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Kliktrak
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KLIKTRAK (aka Richard Smith) has been a pioneering force in the creation, performance and promotion of original electronic music in South Africa, since 1989. Progressing from various projects with brother KONTROLMAN (aka Matthew Smith) , including PARSON`S PROGRESS (1989-1991), the RYTHMN METHODISTS (1990-1994), and RED FRIDAY - the critically acclaimed LIVE act (1991-1996), KLIKTRAK has now established himself at the forefront of original electronic music production in South Africa, with his innovative solo endeavour.
KLIKTRAK was formed in response to the growing pressure exerted by the mass commercial rave scene developing in South Africa around 1995/6, together with the onset of creative differences between the more ecclectic/experimental leanings of KONTROLMAN and RED FRIDAY, and the more minimalist groove oriented expressions KLIKTRAK had always tended towards. Coupled with the fact that KONTROLMAN was about to embark on adventures directed towards deeper Africa, KLIKTRAK set about building upon the LIVE performance success he had enjoyed as front man of RED FRIDAY, as well as consolidating a collected range of electronic instrumentation into a productive professional home-studio.
The aim was to establish KLIKTRAK as an artist of quality, innovative electronic music, as well as a professional performance act, playing LIVE at electronic-future culture, and dance-music events, both in South Africa, and eventually internationally.
KLIKTRAK remains committed to delivering professional performances of LIVE electronic music, as well as exploring his own interpretations of electronic future culture, and his subsequent expressions through electronic technology as a medium for music, in the form of aural art.
KLIKTRAK was formed in response to the growing pressure exerted by the mass commercial rave scene developing in South Africa around 1995/6, together with the onset of creative differences between the more ecclectic/experimental leanings of KONTROLMAN and RED FRIDAY, and the more minimalist groove oriented expressions KLIKTRAK had always tended towards. Coupled with the fact that KONTROLMAN was about to embark on adventures directed towards deeper Africa, KLIKTRAK set about building upon the LIVE performance success he had enjoyed as front man of RED FRIDAY, as well as consolidating a collected range of electronic instrumentation into a productive professional home-studio.
The aim was to establish KLIKTRAK as an artist of quality, innovative electronic music, as well as a professional performance act, playing LIVE at electronic-future culture, and dance-music events, both in South Africa, and eventually internationally.
KLIKTRAK remains committed to delivering professional performances of LIVE electronic music, as well as exploring his own interpretations of electronic future culture, and his subsequent expressions through electronic technology as a medium for music, in the form of aural art.