Gorazd Chapovski
: vocal,tambura,zurla,guitar,samples and programs
Ilija Stojanovski : bass,tambura and kaval
Stefan
Popovic : drums , tapan
Steven Teref :
vocal - spoken word
The music of KISMET can be described as a fusion of traditional Balcan ethno , experimental , darkwave-industrial and electronic sounds.KISMET debut in 1994 as an extension of the Macedonian cult band MIZAR who had huge succes in the Balkan's in the late 80's early 90's.They released their first EP "Dormant Dire" (1994) with their first line up:Gorazd Chapovski,John Hrup,Pece Kazanovski and Metodi Kundevski.After this they change their line up and recorded their first LP "Damjan's War" (1995).Their latest recording "Wake Up Gods" has been released on 10.II.1998 on American label Tone Casualties (Cargo Distribution).Tone Casualties is a label dedicated to dark,atmospheric,cinematic,ambient industrial music with a surreal twist which explains their interest in KISMET.They've worked with the likes of Frank Zappa, Mark Mothersbaugh (of Devo) and Drew Neumann (Aeon Flux, Mtv) further comfirming their commitment to experimental music.
While currently based in Australia , KISMET regulary work in Macedonia giving them a
dedicated following in Australia,Central
Europe and the Balkans.KISMET also have signed up the contract with MTV - America which allows MTV to use some
samples from the album "Wake Up Gods" in some
of the shows like "Road Rules" and
"Real World"
KISMET MANAGAMENT:
Falcata-Galicia Recordings
Rudolph Carrera
Tel:(909)8234191
E-mail : breogan@usa.net
ruddy.carrera@worldnet.att.net
Address:PO.BOX 134- RIALTO
CA 92377 USA
For further
information contact : Suzie Pappas or Gorazd Chapovski
Telephone number : 613 9480 5614 or 014 853 566
Fax number : 613 9480 5614
E-mail adress : kismet@rie.net.au
Mailing adress : PO Box 1646 , South Preston , VIC 3072 , Australia
TONE CASUALTIES
Telephone : (213) 957 5243
Facsimile : (213) 463 8709
E-mail : mena@earthlink.net
WWW : http://www.tonecasualties.com
Mailing Adress : 1258 North
Highland Avenue , Hollywood CA 90038 USA
Art design : Matoski Klime