Margaret Chardiet, better known as Pharmakon, is a unique musician who blends industrial noise, ambient and electronic music. In this blog post, we will delve in her creative process.
What sets her tracks apart are the unique techniques she uses while producing. She always has a recording device with her, just in case she stumbles upon an interesting sound. She takes these field recordings and manipulates them with Ableton, like creating a kick drum out of construction work.
Pharmakon is inspired by the raw and industrial sounds that are all around us. She incorporates these sounds into her music to celebrate the flaws of humanity and the chaotic nature of life. She’s not afraid to put those harsh sounds that some people might say don’t belong in music front and center, challenging her listeners.
When she performs live, her main goal is to connect with her audience. She does this by creating an immersive experience that breaks traditional rules, hoping to leave a lasting impression on her listeners. In her music, this experimental artist explores the human condition, drawing inspiration from her own life and the social issues of the time.
Pharmakon Entrevista/Interview September/Septiembre 2015 (2015). YouTube. 15 December. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCPBnEa3QY0&t=1s (Accessed: 28 November 2023).
(No date) Pharmakon. Available at: https://pharmakon.bandcamp.com/ (Accessed: 01 December 2023).