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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Esa Juhani Ruoho |
| Also known as | Lackluster, Esa Ruoho, XLLV, Can'o'Lard |
| Born | 26.10.1978 |
| Origin | Helsinki, Finland |
| Genre(s) | IDM, Ambient, Downtempo, Tracker-music |
| Occupation(s) | Music, Research |
| Instrument(s) | Computer, Laptop, Synthesizer, Tracker |
| Years active | 1994—present |
| Label(s) | deFocus, Merck Records, U-Cover Records, SLSK Records |
| Associated acts |
Kökö and the Köks, EET |
| Website | lackluster.org |
Lackluster is the stage name of Esa Juhani Ruoho, who has also recorded as Esa Ruoho, Can'o'Lard, Kökö and the Köks and XLLV.[1] Lackluster is formerly known as the chiptune musician, Distance, part of the demoscene group, The Planet of Leather Moomins (TPOLM).[2]
Ruoho has lived most of his life in Helsinki, Finland, but has also, since 2000, travelled to Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada [3], and spent time in Dublin, Ireland[4]. For the past 18 years he has been lodging in Kontula, a district of Eastern Helsinki.
Musical career
Esa Ruoho started composing electronic music in the mid-1990s and, after 2000 has been releasing recorded music (remixes, compilation-tracks, original work) on dozens of labels, full-length CDs on such labels as deFocus records (Great Britain), Merck Records (Miami, Florida, U.S.)[5], U-cover (Belgium)[6], Psychonavigation Records (Dublin, Ireland), New-Speak Records (Stockholm, Sweden)[1]. He is currently working with SLSK Records[7].
Several prominent IDM artists have mentioned his name as an influence on their work (including Miss Kittin & Bogdan Raczynski & Xela), and he has influenced and been influenced by both the IDM as well as the tracker scenes.[citation needed]
Live Performances
Since 2000, Ruoho has played numerous musical performances in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, England, Austria, Poland, Russia, Latvia and Estonia. Current tally: 89 live gigs (as of 6th October 2007)[8][7]
Other Interests
Ruoho also has a striking interest in the thoughts, discoveries and concepts of Nikola Tesla, Viktor Schauberger, Buckminster Fuller, John Keely, Walter Russell, and any related nature and intuition-based information.[7]
Discography
Albums
- 2000 - "Container" (CD,LP) deFocus
- 2001 - "Spaces" (CD) U-Cover (as Esa Ruoho, others as Lackluster)
- 2002 - "Wrapping" (CD,LP) deFocus
- 2003 - "Showcase" (CD) Merck
- 2004 - "Remixselection_one" (CD) Psychonavigation
- 2005 - "Slice" (CD) U-Cover
- 2005 - "What You Want Isn't What You Need" (CD) Newspeak Records
- 2007 - "Repulsine EP" (CD) SLSK Records
List of artists remixed by Lackluster
Machine Drum, Ilkae, Blamstrain, Keef Baker, Proem, Anne Garner, Manta, Elephant Pixel, Beck (illicit), Multiplex, Thug, Marumari, Kschzt, EEDL, Diskreet, Antennae, Sleepy Town Manufacture, Korpi Ensemble and Kilowatts. [1][7]
List of artists who have remixed Lackluster
Bauri, Brothomstates, Esem, Xhale, Sense.[1][7]
List of collaborations/appearances
- Brothomstates: Kobn-Tich-Ey: Mr. Y (ringmodulated beginning scream)
- Brothomstates: Claro (brothomstates ipxen) (original song)
- Blamstrain: Disfold (additional electronics)
Name
Lackluster is taken from "Pyramids" by Terry Pratchett (Discworld series).
References
External links
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