Garden of Evil
The next project supported by the foundation will be based on Bernard Herrmann's music. It will reunite on stage Zu, Reeks, David Chalmin, Katia Labèque and special guest Mike Patton.
(Mike Patton & Zu)
De Fuego y de Agua, Mayté Martin
de fuego y de agua'
. . . how it was born . . .
i think it was in april 2005 that i was told the labèque sisters were looking for me to do a project on Spanish music my heart swelled when i realised that, of all the voices that katia and marielle could have chosen to carry out their ideas, they had chosen mine. and, what’s more, i swear that if i’d had to choose between knowing the human or the artistic side of the labèque sisters, i would have chosen the former. for i met two absolutely delightful women, generous and honest, of quite extraordinary quality and warmth joan albert amargós wrote the most amazing arrangements, and the three of us began seducing each other the old way: slowly, with respect and subtlety. we created the repertoire and style of the show without a single problem of understanding or conflict of interests. all three of us wanted the same thing, and we found it by working hand in hand, taking advantage of each moment in which we could see our project growing and becoming more beautiful each idea, each proposition, each rehearsal and each tisane was a great event for me. and in each minute that i shared with them i was conscious of how lucky i was, of the fact that all my life i had wanted something like this to happen to me. because i have always felt close to classical music and opera. in fact, katia and marielle had heard me singing some of my own music on compilation recordings. they asked me to include in the programme some pieces i’d composed myself, and i showed them unpublished themes i had written in totally and deliberately classical arrangements. they chose three which are recorded on our cd i hope that what is heard on this record will reflect all the love and excitement of those who nurtured this project; because if that is so, i’m sure you will enjoy it almost as much as i do
Mayté Martin
Red Velvet
(Reeks & David Chalmin)
The alternative musical scene has given birth to an outstanding rock duet. Red Velvet features the subtle balance of intense songwriting and sharp arrangements.
David Chalmin’s pure and poignant voice, sustained by his genuine guitar playing, encounters Reeks creative drums, analog bass and electronics.
Red Velvet has produced its debut album released worldwide by Sonic Invaders.
www.sonicinvaders.com
Dimension X
....a journey of the incredible …
The path-treading encounter of Massimo Pupillo, Chris Corsano and David Chalmin –rock/noise/experimental improvisers - with the universe of the 50s cult science-fiction radio show Dimension X.
Based on stories from the show, each track unfolds the strange world of thinking machines, robots, chaos, Martians, madness ... and humankind’s quest for emotion, truth and hope.
www.sonicinvaders.comwww.dimensionx.org
B For Bang
Across the Universe of Languages.
A re-interpretation of the Beatles’ songs and universe in a blend of classical, pop instrumentation and visual performance.
If re-interpreting the songs of The Beatles is no easy task, just as challenging is to transform them into images to create an architecture of sound and vision where performance and narration mix. Across the Universe is therefore much more than a concert with images.
The idea for Across the Universe was conceived partly within the framework of the Labèque foundation whose aim is to be a workshop for new talents as well as a venue for the meeting and exchange of ideas for artist coming from various sectors: music, cinema, theatre, literature, video, art. The spirit animating aesthetic research and reflection on the encounter of new and traditional languages, however, must not become a dialogue between few, but must be shared by bigger audiences, which are increasingly becoming more receptive to cultural experimentation and innovation. This was the consideration behind the choice of reinterpreting the songs by the Liverpool band. From the visual perspective the task was not simple as the Beatles were the first rock band to have paid great attention to promotional aspects as well as to the world of communication by performing for TV and films, for record covers and other audio-visual products to the extent that images and footage involving The Beatles are practically never ending. The Beatles, and the entire world that has arisen from their music, have become a planetary icon.
Iaquone has opted to create brand new images, without being too influenced by the abundance of pre-existing footage and signs psychedelic images. In other words, from the conceptual point of view, the world of Sir John, Sir Paul, Sir George and Sir Ringo as redesigned by the notes and frames of Across the Universe suggest an itinerary laden with suggestions, hovering between the day-to-day and the surreal.
B for Bang:
Katia Labèque : piano/rhodes
David Chalmin : electric guitar & vocals
Nicola Tescari : keyboards/electronics
Massimo Pupillo : bass
Marque Gilmore : drums
Reeks: electronics
Meg : vocals
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