Pan Sonic’s Mika Vainio Has Died

Wow, sad day. Just heard of the passing of Mika Vainio, member of the legendary and innovative electronic group Pan Sonic, performed solo as Ø, and was an accomplished film composer. He will be missed and his influence will be felt for years to come///_ #mikavainio #pansonic

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Mika Vainio, the electronic musician who pushed boundaries both as member of Pan Sonic and with his solo project Ø, has passed away, according to FACT. He was 53.

Vainio formed Pan Sonic with Ilpo Väisänen and Sami Salo in 1993. The group released a dozen studio albums, including highly-regarded works like 1995's Vaiko and Kesto (234.48:4) in 2004. After Pan Sonic disbanded in 2009, Vainio continued with his solo career, collaborations, and scoring films like Mika Taanila's Tectonic Plate.

The electronic music community mourned Vainio's passing and praised his legacy on Twitter.

devastated https://t.co/QIW1jMLTXm
— modern love (@ourmodernlove) April 13, 2017

"the so-called absolute music doesn't exist...When I listen to music what is important is what is evoked in me, what I feel." - Mika Vainio pic.twitter.com/kocZjmoaVS
— Ghostly (@ghostly) April 13, 2017

TERRIBLE TO LOOSE A FRIEND AND A MUSICAL GENIUS- love u mika
— alva noto (official) (@carstennicolai) April 13, 2017

We are devastated to hear about Mika Vainio. It was an honour to work with him. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. Mike & Jon.
— Touch (@touchmusic) April 13, 2017

Mika Vainio the masterhttps://t.co/d7kXBeqJ5a
— Holly Herndon (@hollyherndon) April 13, 2017

Pan Sonic’s Mika Vainio Has Died

The electronic musician was 53.

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