Andrew van hassel
& tim hill
vancouver bc
Van Hassel and Hill have been working together for the last 15 years, exploring ambient soundscapes and experimenting with their collective tonalities to hone a very unique experience that perfectly reflects their seasoned backgrounds. With a strong bond they are able to nourish their individual qualities and inspiration, pulling from artists like Brian Eno, Tetsu Inoue, Stars of the Lid, Loscil, and Lucette Bourdin. Echoes of altered states and expanded consciousness resonate within their compositions, resembling a subtle twist of slightly confused serenity as well as an encompassing comfort and collected calmness.
Tim Hill is a musician, visual artist, performer and technician. He’s collaborated with artists such as Paul Wong, Longwalkshortdock, Download, Frozen Rabbit and Skinny Puppy. He has also worked on domestic and international electronic/multimedia festivals, tours, dance and theater company productions, as well as various Canada Council-funded projects. His contribution to the local ambient music scene dates back to the late 80’s working with Phil Western among others.
Andrew Van Hassel is a dedicated music producer with a vast experience in the exploration of sound design, synthesis and live instruments. His electronic works date back to 2010, where he began performing his creations at live events in a variety of venues and festivals across BC. Before his electronic days, he performed in numerous bands and experimented with his guitar, loopers and effect pedals. Throughout his experience, Van Hassel has been quietly crafting serene and melodic ambient compositions later to be gracefully intertwined with Hill’s expansive vision.
Together, Andrew Van Hassel and Tim Hill present a harmonious and hypnotic audio/visual experience. Through years of performing together they have polished an immersive experience to their audiences, inviting
them to submit themselves to the boundless beauty of ambient sound. Each of their compositions blend a deep appreciation of ambient music’s avant-garde, with a captivating indulgence of echoing oscillations and sonorous reverberations.
