Tim Hecker

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Born 1974.

Biography

Tim Hecker is an electronic musician and sound artist based in Montreal, Canada. Hecker previously recorded under the moniker Jetone, but has become better known internationally for his ambient recordings released through Kranky, Mille Plateaux, Alien8, Force Inc, Staalplaat, and Fat Cat under his own name.

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  1. Ravedeath, 1972 2011

    Review of Ravedeath, 1972

    Reviewed by Chris Power

    The Canadian sound artist’s most powerful album yet.

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