Experimental Composers: The Kings of Elgaland-Vargaland

Hosted by David Weinstein

Originally aired on Monday, July 23rd, 2012

A 2012 conversation and listening session with the two Swedish artists, Leif Elggren and C.M. von Hausswolff who created the enduring geo-political conceptual work known as The Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland whose territories consist of all trans-border, interstitial spaces: geographical, mental and digital (including the space between life and death). David Weinstein and guest host Egnekn Montgomery, one of the ministers of the kingdoms, get a rare and complete explanation of the project.

The two Swedes have worked extensively with sound and many examples are contained in this program. Individually and together they also employ a number of unusual or non-traditional media and methods such as group collaboration, electronic voice phenomena (EVP), dream drawings, and cross-century partnerships such as with the long dead iconoclast Emanuel Swedenborg.

The program also includes an alternate recording of their national anthem made by Berlin artist Alva Noto.

New Borders Annexed

The Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland hereby announce the annexation of the borders between Sudan and South Sudan, and Mali and Azawad

“No Fixed Abode” & “Address Not Known” Annexed

The Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland hereby announce the annexation of “No Fixed Abode” and “Address Not Known”.

Lamination Ritual at AVA | 10th March 2012

Lamination Ritual at AVA / The Dependent Art Fair

Comfort Inn, Room #602 (Queen Size Bed)
136 Ludlow St., NYC

Saturday, March 10th
Room open 12-8pm Free

Exotic Room Service Lamination Ritual at 6pm sharp
Compliments of Egnekn, Minister of Lamination and Andrea, The Enchantress of Bioluminosity
plus Lary 7, The Minister of Audiology will drop in to “tune-up” the laminator!

Be our guest, bring something to laminate, listen to The Sound of Lamination. We want to make sure your stay is comfortable. Something is Happening!

Enjoy Your Stay!

The Ministry of Dead Communications

Oyez! Oyez! Let it be known that here in Chicago, IL, USA on the 7th day of the 3rd month of 2012, the Ministry of Dead Communications was founded by Michael Esposito in the presence of Dave Knapik (the Minister of Caps, see below), Rin Burch, half a brisket sandwich and two portions of pomme frites.

The Ministry of Caps

The new website for The Ministry of Caps is now online.

The Minister, Dave Knapik, requests that you “please don appropriate headwear” before entering and adds, “All flat caps must face forward. Those choosing to turn them backwards will be denied biscuits.”

The Balalaika Orchestra performs the National Anthem | 22nd September 2011

As performed at the official inauguration of the embassy of the Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland for Moscow – 10 Nizhnaya Syromyatnicheskaya, 105120 Moscow, September 22, 2011. Performed by Vlad Badin and Danil Dasyatov.

The Kings Visit UN Building | New York City 2pm 3rd January 2012

King Michael l & King Leif l visit the UN Building, New York City, at 2pm today to investigate their application for official recognition of Elgaland-Vargaland in 1994…

KREV Live in New York City | December 2011

Official Inauguration of the Moscow Embassy

In conjunction with the 5th International Moscow Biennial, the official inauguration of the embassy of the Kingdoms of Elgaland-Vargaland for Moscow takes place at Artplay Design Center, 10 Nizhnaya Syromyatnicheskaya, 105120 Moscow at 19.00 on September 22, 2011
Speeches by:

His Excellency Adrian Notz, Ambassador of KREV for Zurich; His Excellency Vladimir Igoshin, Ambassador of KREV for Kaliningrad; Her Excellency Ruth Addison, Ambassador of KREV for Moscow (to be confirmed…)

Performances:
National Hymn by Balalaika Orchestra
National Hymn by legendary Membranoids
KMW Michael I will be present.
Toast with National drink. National Drink for Everybody.