KLAPS follows the soundscape of audio artist Karl Blau-- Kelps are sent out periodically in the format of CD: songs and sounds, orchestrations and field recordings.

The term

"Society" in the title KLAPS(Kelp Lunacy Advanced Plagiarism Society)is quite misleading on one hand.  Mostly what KLAPS denotes is the music of artist Karl Blau. But when you analyze Blau's role as artist, what songs/sounds go to live in the public ear is mostly that of collaborations.  Karl Blau as music producer of recordings, as band leader of his own music, or playing bass, or maybe drums or what have you with various bands. The

"Plagiarism"part is reflected in Blau's idealism that we are mimmicking our surroundings, just as they mimmic us. In the title KLAPS, the word

"Advanced" is a hat tip to God and humanity, progression; the "A" gives a nice apple "a" vowel in the middle and gives the accronym an actual word --with a musical slant-- and even makes the title KLAPS into an onomonopia which is just bonus. 

"Lunacy" is reference to the lunar calendar -- one month --  in which is the goal for KLAPS releases, though it has been a few years now since this schedule. 

"Kelp" has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?  The actual sea vegetable grows very quickly, it grows in the Guemes Channel which is just a few hundred feet the from Blau's home in Anacortes, Washington, United States of America.

KLAPS exists on many levels:

The music Karl Blau bottles up of the KLAPS label comes in two different formats:  CD-Rs which are compact discs sent through the mail and high quality MP3s which you may enjoy from this page here (in some what of a random order but free), you may order them instantly and in an organized fashion from the shop page, and soon you will be able to get them on iTunes at your convenience.

Subscribing to KLAPS is the essence of the KLAPS existence, the reason KLAPS came into fruition.  New issues sent by mail to your door or PO Box, or your mom's house.

The CD-R format may be ordered from backstock if they have them here at the Connextion(this is my online fulfillment company from Anacortes, WA -- check them out if you're an artist that is hoping to focus more on art and less on the computer) warehouse. Also via this Connextion site you may order sometimes LPs and 7" records of mine from various record labels.

Karl Blau is always setting up shows and tours, check on his tour schedule and come to a show in your area soon.

It is important to note that part of the essence of KLAPS is the hand-packaging including screenprinting, letter-pressed, sewn paper, and often on recycled material. Sure, you can download Kelps here for cheap, but you won't get the full flavor of Kelp Lunacy and the rush of treasure in the mail. Sign up here.

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CONTACT KELP LUNACY ADVANCED PLAIGIRISM SOCIETY

e-mail me any questions here:

KLAPS email

"kelpmonthly" at sign "fastmail" dot "fm"

which is the same as:

k-e-l-p-m-o-n-t-h-l-y-@-f-a-s-t-m-a-i-l-.-f-m

(written this way I hope that it doesn't get any spam additions by trained machines)

or send mail:

po box 1307
Anacortes, WA
98221 USA

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FAQ

KARL, WHY DID YOU HAVE TO RENAME KELP MONTHLY INTO "KELP LUNACY ADVANCED PLAGIARISM SOCIETY"?

I want to be fair to people and the fact that I hadn't put out a Kelp in like 6 months, I didn't like the misleading term "monthly" to be a part of the name, but I decided to keep the moon reference('month' is derived from 'moon') and go with Lunacy in there. I would like it to be a monthly periodical. As soon as KLAPS is all I'm doing, it will be monthly. The "PLAGIARISM" part comes from my recent semi-obsession with the fact that nothing is original. Even God made people in his/her likeness I am told. I feel like just saying it right out front that I plan to rip everything off relieves the pressure of doing something original on one hand, but then also gives ample room to prove otherwise. I really do want to do something original. Can you tell?

WHY HAVEN'T I RECEIVED ANY KELPS IN FOREVER?

There is also the chance that you have moved and forgot to let me know. Please email me at "kelpmonthly" at sign "fastmail" dot "fm" if you have moved.

THE SONGS ARE NOT WORKING ON YOUR WEBSITE.

We at Kelp Lunacy Advanced Plagiarism Society are dedicated to communicating with these little invisible creatures known as MP3s. 

They are quite mischievous, however.  Relax.  Please come back and visit again soon,  it will be different.

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