Ars Electronica Festival · 2006
The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast
by Matmos
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2006
“The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast” by Matmos received a Honorary Mention in the Digital Musics & Sound Art category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2006.
“These digital-age surrealists have birthed a musical hybrid all their own.” (Alternative Press) The Rose Has Teeth In The Mouth Of A Beast is the 2006 record by San Francisco duo Matmos. It is a series of “sound portraits” of a pantheon of people that they admire.
About Matmos
Matmos is M.C. Schmidt and Drew Daniel. They make music out of the sounds of objects, animals, people, and actions. They have collaborated with Rachel's, So Percussion, Jay Lesser, Alter Ego, People Like Us, Kronos Quartet and Björk.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.