Kurt Harland: The Story Behind Information Society's Voice

Ever wondered what happens when synth-pop meets the digital frontier? It gives birth to a multifaceted talent like Kurt Harland Larson, a name synonymous with innovation in music and audio engineering.

Kurt Harland Larson is not just a name; it's a brand that resonates with artistic brilliance and technical expertise. Born on January 25, 1963, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, his journey from a young boy in the "wretched suburb" of New Brighton to a celebrated figure in the music and gaming industries is nothing short of inspiring. He returned to Minneapolis at 18 to attend college in St. Paul, setting the stage for his meteoric rise.

Kurt Harland Larson: Biographical and Professional Information
Full Name Kurt Harland Larson (also known as Kurt Valaquen, nee Kurt Larson)
Date of Birth January 25, 1963
Place of Birth Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Nationality American
Early Life and Education
Early Life Lived in Minneapolis until age 5, then moved to New Brighton, MN. Returned to Minneapolis at 18 to attend college in St. Paul.
Education College in St. Paul (specific details not provided)
Musical Career
Main Role Lead singer, songwriter, and audio engineer
Band Information Society (also known as InSoc)
Band Activity Active from 1982 to 1997; Rejoined in 2006 (initially with Christopher Anton as lead vocalist, then Harland rejoining as lead)
Band Members (Original) Kurt Harland Larson, Paul Robb, James Cassidy
First Single "Running" (1985)
Band Split 1993 (member by member); Harland released the last album "Don't Be Afraid" in 1997
Game Audio Career
Transition to Game Audio Moved into game audio after 10 years of recording and performing (since 1994)
Notable Works Soundtracks for the Legacy of Kain video game series (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver and Soul Reaver 2 in collaboration with Jim Hedges)
Additional Information
Location of Information Society Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota; later based in San Francisco
Recommendation Highly recommended by Timothy Duncan ("I highly recommend Kurt and would invite him back to gamesoundcon in a heartbeat.)
Reference Link: Kurt Harland Larson IMDB Profile
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Information Society lead singer Kurt Harland performs on stage at the

Information Society lead singer Kurt Harland performs on stage at the

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