Pop Art

Pop Art Review

"Music is the media" this quotation describes the music from OHM-G.

"Pop Art" is the second release from electronic artist Olaf Gutbrod. Since Gutbrod is also devoted to painting (Cover Artwork), he describes this productions as Pop Art; a popular form of electronic danceable music. The concept OHM-G was created during recordings of the first songs and soon became name for the complete program. It is an acoustic diary, which seems to renew itself from day to day. The diary closes in January 2002 and is released as the CD "Pop Art".

Olaf Gutbrod began his career as a musician as arranger, producer and re-mix artist of Pop Music, working with bands like London Beat, Vengaboys, etc. During this time, first fragments of the OHM-G productions are formed. The focal point of his works are in selected rhythms, sounds and voices. Extended travels were used to record uncommon samples, that are continuously woven into his music. A crossover is created by danceable and reappearing groove patterns and sequences. Skilfully OHM-G uses the human voice in his recordings, some times alienated and some times natural. The compositions contain trance elements, but also switch over to chill-out and lounge patterns and electronic lounge.

"Pop Art" has exciting experimental moments; it's full of passion and inspires the creativity of each individual listening to the music. It stands for the following thought:

"When thoughts come to ease and the rhythm moves my blood, melodies tell a story and I become my own audience, I find myself in this wonderful atmosphere Full of surprises. Music becomes a mystery. The mind stops understanding, The ears turn into eyes and experience the landscapes, That rise from the depths of subconscious. The sound turns into a brush and the computer becomes the canvas. Acoustic pictures glide through my system and manifest themselves to music, seemingly created by a strangers hand.

Music is the media

OHM-G 2002