Danif Pradana is a multi dimensional artist working in various discipline of Art such as: Sound Art, Sonic Recording, Image Collage, Painting, Photography, Video Art, and Film Making. Mostly known for his work under the moniker of KALIMAYAT (Harshnoise/Experimental Music) and KHURUKSETRA (Dronescape Group).
In the mid of 2004, Danif begin his journey in exploring his own interpretation of experimental/improvise music. Started as an obsession on imitating Boyd Rice’s early experimentation with abrasive tape loops, Danif created an anonymous lo-fi field recording tape in order to able to trade with lots of Noise Artist from around the world. After having enough influence from his noise trading, Danif decided to start a serious Harshnoise music project known as “Kalimayat”. Since 2006, Kalimayat has been actively releasing various CD-R, Tape, Net releases, and Split releases either in his own label “Death Tiwikrama Productions” or in other different D.I.Y label. Kalimayat also participate in an Asian, Middle-Eastern and African Experimental Music CD Compilation called “Beyond Ignorance and Borders”, by representing the only Noise/Experimental artist from Indonesia. In the mid of 2007, Danif team up with Whisperdesire’s guitarist, Mikael Mirdad, Muti instrumentalist-Enrico Utomo, and Poet-Andra Fembriarto to started a dronescape group called “Khuruksetra” which is influenced by The Bharata Yudha War and Javanese performing Arts.
Danif mostly works with analogue equipments. In some occasion he also uses Indonesian ethnic music instruments to expand his experimentation. He believes on the power of improvisation and never intended to edit or manipulate his recording no matter how awful the sound was.
Besides doing experimental/improvise music, Danif is also doing painting, comic, photography and various graphic/visual works as a reflection of his addiction in arts. After dropping out his study on “International Relation” in Indonesia, Danif is currently pursuing his study in film making and sound concept in Sydney, Australia. He is now preparing his 2nd short experimental film “Projekt Sakral”, which will both combine his fascination in sound art and avant garde cinema.
Website: www.perusakseni.org
Journal/Art/Recording Archive: danifpradana.multiply.com
Kalimayat: www.myspace.com/kalimayat
Khuruksetra: www.myspace.com/khuruksetra
Video (Kalimayat)
[video]www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EqpsSjiHsU[/video]
Video (Khuruksetra)
[video]www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSullqbOl_I[/video]
Video (Somber – Short Experimental film by Danif Pradana)
[video]www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOJ4omxnJnI[/video]
