Fich Art

About

In the year 1993, Fich Art emerged from Germany like a fleeting burst of exploratory fervor. A label entirely devoted to the cassette format, its brief lifespan saw the release of 11 tapes, each a testament to the ritualistic and abstract. Ars Moriendi dominated the catalog, sculpting soundscapes that were as enigmatic as they were immersive. Their work, such as "Über Leben 1" and "Schlachtgesänge," encapsulates the ethos of Fich Art—sound as an evolving, living entity, a process-driven exploration of the liminal. "Shamanismus" by Cruel Punishment delves into the primal, a visceral journey through layers of sound that feel both archaic and avant-garde. Rabenhirn's "Es Fliesst" offers another dimension, a fractal tapestry of auditory elements that ebb and flow, challenging the listener to engage with sound not as a passive medium but as an active participant in the auditory experience. Fich Art was not about commercial viability or mainstream appeal; it was a network of artists and releases that defied easy categorization. The label's commitment to the cassette as a preferred format speaks to a deliberate choice, a desire to maintain an intimacy and tactile connection with the sound. Each release is a sculptural artifact, a physical manifestation of the interdisciplinary nature of experimental music.