Piotr Kurek is a Polish musician and composer known for his exploratory approach to electronic and experimental music. Having delved into a range of soundscapes, Kurek combines elements of minimalism, avant-garde, and world music to create auditory experiences that are both innovative and deeply textured. His work often features a mix of analog synthesizers, melodic structures, and field recordings, resulting in compositions that are as cerebral as they are emotive.

With a discography that includes releases like "Heat," "Edena," "Polygome," and "A Sacrifice Shall Be Made / All the Wicked Scenes," Kurek has established himself not just in the Polish music scene but also internationally. His pieces, characterized by a distinctive blend of ambient layers and rhythmic patterns, venture into uncharted musical territories, evoking an expansive range of emotions and atmospheres. Albums like "Peach Blossom" and "World Speaks" speak to the depth and breadth of his sonic palette, ensuring that each of his works offers a fresh and immersive listening experience. "Smartwoods" and his other projects, like "Klamm / Harps," further showcase his ability to transform traditional sounds and instruments through a modern electronic lens, making Piotr Kurek an intriguing figure within the realm of contemporary music.

Genres

Polish Ambient

Polish Experimental Electronic

Latest Release

The night we slept under an overhanging cliff

Piotr Kurek

Single - Released April 10, 2024