HK119

This time I wanna show you one of the most inspiring artist i ve ever encountered with.. Klaus Nomi, David Bowie, Bjork and even Billy Idol could be listed as one of her influences. This cute blonde chick is Finnish multimedia artist who lives in London and does everything herself: music, lyrics, videos, design..in other words: DIY...her lyrics touch those subjects as commercialism, mass production, robots, TV, cyber human, etc. The refrains are very pop-ish and catchy.
HK119 is a great example of how one can create something so original and flipped out if one has an idea and the necessary equipment.
As she puts on her myspace profile:

I make my own videos, at the moment am busy with DIY blue screen productions..still learning, but heres how I cook so far.. THE BLUE RECIPE........ 1 wall........ 3m blue fabric ...... 4 hooks (according to taste)...... 3 lights (more the merrier but watchoutforoverdoingit)..... 1 Final cut Pro (for example, other brands might do equally fine)..... 1 video camera..... 1 idea/song..... 3ml madness..... 3ml stupidity..... 1ml obsession............... pinch of reason for living....... add talent freely according to taste.....

So, lets start with her home self made videos..pay attention to the black background, it s always the same HAHAHA the only thing that changes is her camp appearance..i wonder if she also makes her own costumes..




I feel so valid
why do they tell me
im an invalid member, an invalid member


Following one is Nina-Simone-like Friend for Dinner.. she s alive, alive and hungry.. she' s so hungry, she ll be haaving a friend for dinner tonight..



One of my favorites is Buy me...simple disco rhythm taken from the synthesizer and distorted synth make an ironic observation of mass consumption



Next one is Malfunction..notice her eyes when she blinks them..



Marilyn Manson can be ashamed when he sees Last Nation video..



Power Cut



The first single of her new album Fast Cheap and Out of Control is C'EST LA VIE..the difference from her previous creations is more sophisticated production helped by the guys from I Monster..
I can t find the album online, so if you have any secret sources don t be a stranger, give it to me!!! ;)



There is plenty more of her videos on youtube, have fun!!!