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Foon Yap, Psychic Pollution, An Ant and an Atom, Prince Shima

Thu. July 13th 2017 Copper Owl Victoria BC $10

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Foon Yap, Psychic Pollution, An Ant and an Atom, Prince Shima

the Copper Owl presents: FOONYAP (calgary) "...one of the most wildly talent...
Event can be attended in person In-Person Event
Music Electronic / DJ / Dance Pop / Rock / Indie
Thu. July 13th 2017 + Add to Calendar Copper Owl (No Minors)
8:00pm $10

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Foon Yap
Psychic Pollution
electronic from Victoria BC
Available for Shows/Gigs
An Ant and an Atom
Prince Shima
from Victoria BC

Presented by:

Copper Owl
A vintage venue located above the historic Paul's Motor Inn ...
Closed / Inactive

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the Copper Owl presents:

FOONYAP (calgary)
"...one of the most wildly talented and expressive artists I have ever seen." -Calgary Herald

"...a gorgeous combination of the delicate and lovely with a tornado of powerful emotions..." - Song by Toad

​FOONYAP’s musical aspirations emerged in a dark world, permeated by rigid structures and exceptionally high standards; a world she could never fully accept but was ultimately forced to navigate. Born and raised in the city of Calgary, Alberta, FOONYAP started violin lessons at the young age of four, entering the Mount Royal Conservatory of Music by as early as age eleven. During these years, FOONYAP frequently found herself engrossed in a self-propelled battle, generated and fueled by a non-negotiable need to align with the boundaries established by her demandingly inflexible life. Largely exposed to only influences of classical music studies, Catholicism and traditional Chinese culture, FOONYAP spent years facing off against feelings of oppression, patriarchy, judgement and struggles with conformity, alongside a desperate longing for acceptance and understanding.

Eventually, amidst her frustration, deepest suffering and constant search for self-awareness, FOONYAP managed to achieve slight yet remarkable growth through her own self-destruction. In experiencing the openness that came with recognizing the breaking point in her own misery, FOONYAP was able to grasp the shattered fragments of her musical past with new positive intentions. It was through these positive intentions that she was able to rediscover herself through the creative process.

FOONYAP’s music is a deeply raw and unguarded reflection of her tumultuous journey to self-discovery. What it means to not only accept but to love oneself, to engage in the incredibly challenging experience of letting go of all the past’s preconceptions, to create a new space for learning and understanding. These are some of the complex themes captured in FOONYAP’s boldly individual compositions.

Now an in-demand performer and collaborator, FOONYAP’s talent spans the protest rock of Art Bergmann to soundtracks for Anne Koizumi’s introspective films. She toured various parts of Europe as a solo act in 2010 and 2011; additionally, she explored alternative expressions and styles while performing in bands like Woodpigeon and her own FOONYAP and The Roar. A hauntingly beautiful blend of folk and electronic that incorporates her Chinese heritage, FOONYAP’s sound is refreshingly unique and astoundingly honest. Each song captures various components of her past and present realities, be it through dark soundscapes that mirror anxious longing, or powerful electronic rifts that reflect painful life transitions. Music now allows FOONYAP to use a voice she always knew she had but never knew how to find, in a world she always knew existed but could never figure out how to be part of. Instead of feeling forced, trapped, and confined, FOONYAP finds the most unexpected outlets. In those times when she feels like she can’t breathe, FOONYAP creates.
http://www.foonyap.com/

Psychic Pollution (vic)
Kraut, electronic, experimental... this time with a live drummer.
https://psychicpollution.bandcamp.com/

An Ant And An Atom (calgary)
Experimental electronic soundscapes
http://anantandanatom.com/

Prince Shima (Vic)
Electronic dark goth pop
https://princeshima.bandcamp.com/

$10 at the door
19+

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Copper Owl
1900 Douglas Street
Bar / Nightclub
Capacity120
Not Accessible see details
Closed / Inactive

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Foon Yap, Psychic Pollution, An Ant and an Atom, Prince Shima @ Copper Owl Jul 13 2017 - Aug 9th @ Copper Owl

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