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myemuisemo · 6 months ago

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"Modern Belgian masters" distracted me at the beginning of chapter V of The Hound of the Baskervilles in the most recent Letters from Watson. Doyle's offhand references to literature, pop culture, and politics usually have some substance behind them, and "modern Belgian masters" did not disappoint.

Belgium was a hotbed of artistic controversy! In 1876, a group of "rebellious" artists can formed what became L'Essor as a counterpoint to conservative art institutions. In 1883, L'Essor refused to exhibit James Ensor's De oestereetster on grounds that the painting was too risque (since oysters were considered an aphrodisiac, as well as resembling certain female parts). Rebels against L'Essor formed Les XX, which held its own exhibitions featuring more avant-garde artists, including Monet, Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Seurat.

Since Watson refers to Holmes having "the crudest ideas" about art, I'm guessing Holmes sided with Les XX on using experimental styles and unusual subjects to provoke (and to make political points). Whether the conversation included Ensor's etching Le pisseur, which shows Ensor urinating on a wall of graffiti that declares "Ensor es fou" (Ensor is crazy)... we can only hope.

This is just the beginning of a chapter that contains a lot of sly humor. For instance, when Holmes social-engineers information out of the desk clerk, the guests he asks about are a coal-merchant from Newcastle (so known for its coal that the phrase "like taking coals to Newscastle" meant taking a thing to a place where everyone already has plenty) and a very old lady named Mrs. Oldmore.

Sir Henry Baskerville establishes himself as rough-edged, choleric, and unaware of social nuance by yelling at the German waiter. Being rude to any staff would have been seen as ungentlemanly at the time (as now). There's more to it, though. Germans were the largest immigrant group in London in 1889, and their tradition of professional training made them highly in demand as waiters (source).

And then there's the man with the black beard, who has the wit and gall to tell the cab driver that he's Sherlock Holmes. It seems that there have not been sketches of Holmes in any press! Is he the same man with a black beard as butler Barrymore?

The telegram experiment seems to indicate not, but I'm not sure how probative it is.

The bearded man in the cab had his cab driver make haste to Waterloo Station, which served the London & Southwestern Railway. The L&SR took a northern route around Dartmoor, stopping at Exeter and Plymouth.

Watson and Sir Henry will be leaving from Paddington Station, which served the Great Western Railway. GWR takes the southern route along the Devon coast.

When I look at modern railroad schedules, a trip from London to somewhere around Dartmoor takes about 3.5 hours. Is that within the time frame of Sir Henry and Mortimer walking back to the Northumberland, the wait for Holmes and Dr. Watson to arrive for lunch, the luncheon itself, and finally the rigamarole of sending the telegram? It feels to me like it could be -- and also, when I was looking up old schedules for the short story with the missing train, it seems that sometimes Victorian lines ran faster than modern ones.

How common even were black beards? In latter half of the 19th century, beards were fashionable, though not universal. Dr. Alun Withey's discussion of 19th century beard styles shows an ad for false beards. The style at far right looks about right.

It's possible that someone is framing -- or just confusing the issue by imitating -- the butler Barrymore.

We are assured again that Rodger Baskerville died unmarried, which is starting to strike me as "protesteth too much."

Rodger is the one who went to make his fortune in South America. The largest silver deposits were in Bolivia and Peru, and Agatha Christie's Hastings goes to Argentina, so those are the countries where I started on looking for when civil registration of marriages and births started. The answers are 1940 in Bolivia, 1886 in Peru, and 1886 in Argentina. Peru did not start registering deaths until 1889. Before that time, proving a marriage or a birth meant going to the parish church records.

So the Baskerville family solicitor could not simply send a telegram to a government agency in the capital of Bolivia, nor hire a clerk at a Bolivian law office in the capital city to go check. Someone would have to identify the parish where Rodger would have married, produced an heir, or died -- which might be three different places. And then someone has to see about looking through a handwritten register.

How sure are we really that Rodger is even dead?

Since Holmes is so eager to send Watson along with Sir Henry, I assume he's counting on Watson's credulity to maximize the impact of planned shenanigans. Is this a story about a mysterious dog or a story about a grift?

#sherlock holmes #letters from watson #hound of the baskervilles #the hound of the baskervilles

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fetichesonoro · 2 months ago

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Fetiche Sonoro’s Best Albums of 2024

Hey people! Nowadays music albums are an underappreciated art form and we believe that an album is like a photograph of the current creative stage of an artist or band so we are very excited to tell you that these are the five best ones of this year.

Por Cesárea by Dillom

This work serves as a raw and ironic exploration of our most intrusive thoughts. Dylan León Masa, a 23-year-old artist originally from Argentina, has already made his mark across genres like trap, punk, and rap. He is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising talents in Latin American music, and this album has the potential to be the standout concept album of the year. It defies classification, seamlessly blending elements of neo-soul, alternative rock, garage rock, and experimental trap.

Sentir Que No Sabes by Mabe Fratti

Mabe Fratti's rapidly expanding discography welcomes a surprising and approachable addition that stays true to her avant-garde roots. Rich in melody, full of unexpected twists, and undeniably captivating, this work shines. Amid the darkness and melancholy of her cinematic soundscapes, the Guatemalan experimentalist finds a perfectly groovy balance.

Las Letras Ya No Importan by Residente

On Las letras ya no importan, Residente demonstrates that music’s true power lies in its ability to inspire and provoke thought. This album, which feels like a culmination of his legacy, brings together remarkable singles like René and This is Not America, preserving them under one roof. The Puerto Rican artist also showcases his evolution, moving past the era of rap battles and trivial personal feuds to embrace the boundless nature of art, transcending any rigid definition.

Gemelo by Angélica García

This dynamic and multifaceted hybrid-pop record takes listeners on a vivid journey through the many stages and expressions of grief. Angélica Garcia's latest album, a masterful creation from the songwriter and pop visionary, draws its name from the concept of the twin self, the intuitive, inner counterpart within each of us.

Sangre Sucia by Ángeles Toledano

The Andalusian artist makes a striking debut with Sangre Sucia, a powerful album that delves into themes of covens and menstrual blood, celebrating the raw and "impure" facets of life. It pays homage to the blood that marks the journeys of women and even nods to Hermione Granger—dubbed "dirty" as a Muggle-born—creating a fusion of flamenco, alt-pop, and Harry Potter-inspired storytelling. Rooted in tradition, the album incorporates modern language and aesthetics, blending electronic elements with influences from various genres.

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vitrinanorte · 25 days ago

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Ya se encuentra disponible el retiro de entradas para los espectáculos gratuitos de sala que trae el Festival Internacional Antof a Mil 2025 "Más Humanidad”, evento de artes escénicas presentado por Escondida | BHP y Fundación Teatro a Mil, y que este año se desarrollará entre el 3 y el 12 de enero de 2025 con una programación que profundizará en la empatía, la niñez y la conexión entre las personas.

En esta edición 2025, se podrán apreciar espectáculos de compañías provenientes de Reino Unido, España, Argentina y Chile, las que se presentarán en Antofagasta, Mejillones, Peine y San Pedro de Atacama. Las entradas para las 8 funciones en sala son gratuitas y se pueden descargar del sitio web Antof a Mil, donde también se puede encontrar el detalle de los espectáculos de calle que se presentarán en la región y que no requieren retiro de entradas.

Inauguración Antof a Mil 2025

La inauguración de Antof a Mil tendrá lugar el día 3 de enero con la obra nacional LIMPIA, puesta en escena dirigida por Alfredo Castro basada en la celebrada novela homónima de Alia Trabucco Zerán, dando el puntapié inicial al festival en el Teatro Municipal de Antofagasta (Sucre #433) a las 20:30 horas.

La programación continuará con SANKÖFA, obra que rescata la historia y la música de los afrodescendientes, y con Tiroteo, escrita y dirigida por Franco Rocco Cancino y que reflexiona sobre la educación y la violencia, son los montajes seleccionados por el jurado regional multidisciplinar del festival y se presentarán el 5 y 6 de enero en ILÚ Espacio Creativo a las 20:00 horas, y el 10 y 11 de enero a las 20:00 horas en el teatro del Liceo Experimental Artístico, respectivamente.

Desde España, llegan los Premios Nacional de Danza, Olga Pericet y Daniel Abreu con su obra La Materia que se presentará el 8 de enero en el Teatro Municipal de Antofagasta a las 20:30 horas. Continuando con la programación y espectáculos de sala, el día 9 de enero a las 20:30 horas en el Teatro Municipal de Antofagasta, se presenta la obra Hamlet deambula en círculos, dirigida por Cristián Plana y protagonizada por el reconocido actor Héctor Noguera quien celebra con este montaje los 30 años de su compañía Teatro Camino.

Foto: TE MANA HAKAÂRA: el poder que permanece. Crédito: La Huella Teatro.

Espectáculos de calle

Amal llega a Chile, donde se presentará por primera vez en el Festival Internacional Antof a Mil 2025, comenzando su recorrido el dia jueves 9 de enero en San Pedro de Atacama (calles: Ignacio Carrera Pinto con Pedro de Valdivia) a las 11:00 horas y Peine en la Iglesia San Roque a las 20:00 horas, para continuar en Mejillones el sábado 11 de enero en el Muelle Artesanal a las 11:00 horas y finalizar en Antofagasta el domingo 12 de enero por el sector norte de la ciudad (Río Maule con detective Salón Salas Fuentealba) a las 11:00 horas y finalizando su recorrido a las 20:00 en Explanada del estadio regional ubicado en de Av. Grecia frente a calle Hugo Silva Endeiza.

Durante su travesía, Amal nos recordará que la niñez debe ser protegida siempre y en todo lugar, entregando un mensaje de humanidad y tendiendo un puente hacia las celebraciones por los 80 años de la entrega del Premio Nobel a Gabriela Mistral.

Pachakuna: Guardianes de los Andes Pachakuna & Concierto en Antofagasta de La Patogallina | Con INTI ILLIMANI HISTÓRICO trío + TAMBOBRASS , el aplaudido pasacalle rescata a los animales sagrados de la cosmovisión andina con bailes y música en vivo junto a comparsas andinas locales, estará en Antofagasta el 4 de enero explanada frente a estadio regional a las 20:30 hrs y en Mejillones el 5 de enero frente a teatro Gamelin Guerra a las 20:30 horas.

En tanto, las calles de Antofagasta recibirán el 8 de enero la creación argentina Efectos especiales, un espectáculo ciudadano de los artistas argentinos Luciana Acuña y Alejo Moguillansky que invita al público a ser testigo y parte de un emocionante rodaje de cine en vivo a las 19:00 horas en el centro de la ciudad.

La programación completa de Antof a Mil es de carácter gratuito y la descarga de entradas para los espectáculos de sala ya se encuentra disponible junto con la programación completa en el sitio www.teatroamil.cl/antofamil25

Stands informativos

Niños, jóvenes y adultos mayores que necesiten ayuda para descargar sus entradas, podrán hacerlo directamente en los stands informativos que se han dispuesto en distintos puntos de la ciudad:

Del 10 al 13 de diciembre de 09:00 a 13:00 hrs en el Liceo Experimental Artístico ubicado en José Santos Ossa #1939.

Del 16 al 27 de diciembre y del 2 al 3 de enero de 09:00 a 13:00 hrs en el Teatro Municipal de Antofagasta ubicado en Sucre #433.

Inauguración Antof a Mil 2025

Espectáculo internacional imperdible:

Desde España, llegan los Premios Nacional de Danza, Olga Pericet y Daniel Abreu con su obra LA MATERIA Dos bailaores, premios nacionales de danza de España, Olga Pericet y Daniel Abreu, se unen para presentar La Materia, una premiada pieza de flamenco que transita por un viaje a los orígenes del flamenco, con la que debutan en el Festival Teatro a Mil 2025. se presentará el 8 de enero en el Teatro Municipal de Antofagasta a las 20:30 horas.

Este espectáculo es aclamado por la crítica y el público, quienes reconocen su dominio técnico, la armonía y el preciosismo de su trabajo. Inspirada en las guitarras de Antonio de Torres, Olga Pericet y Daniel Abreu desafían un mundo de retos para explorar el instrumento y su belleza desde su origen.

Las entradas aún se encuentran disponibles y estas pueden ser descargadas a través de la página de Antofamil.cl o por sistema ticketplus.cl, una oportunidad única para todos los amantes de la danza y el flamenco.

Foto: La Materia , Credito: Alain Scherer.

En tanto, el 11 de enero a las 21:00 en el mismo teatro será el turno de TE MANA HAKAÂRA: el poder que permanece, una coproducción de Teatro a Mil y la más reciente obra de danza de la compañía antofagastina La Huella Teatro bajo la dirección de Alejandra Rojas, Con un enfoque de género y la valoración de la tradición, oral, La Huella Teatro busca visibilizar la identidad Rapanui y contribuir simbólicamente a la restauración de su memoria poniendo en el centro la figura femenina, con el fin de desentrañar la propia voz y corporalidad de la mujer, entendiéndose como dispositivo de registro y testigo de los principales sucesos de su historia cultural social y política.

Espectáculos de calle

Stands informativos

Niños, jóvenes y adultos mayores que necesiten ayuda para descargar sus entradas, podrán hacerlo directamente en los stands informativos que se han dispuesto en distintos puntos de la ciudad:

Del 26 al 27 de diciembre y del 2 al 3 de enero de 09:00 a 13:00 hrs y de 15:00 a 18:00 horas en el Teatro Municipal de Antofagasta ubicado en Sucre #433.

El Festival Internacional Antof a Mil es presentado por Fundación Teatro a Mil y Escondida | BHP, con el apoyo del Ministerio de las Culturas, las Artes y el Patrimonio y las municipalidades de Antofagasta, Mejillones y San Pedro de Atacama. Medios asociados: TVN y Radio Biobío.

#Teatro #Art #Arts #Arte #Culture #Cultura #Antofagastamil #Chile #Chilean #LATAM #Escenario #Tablas #Dramaturgia #Pasacalle

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experimentik · 4 months ago

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Experimentik #78 / 16.Oct.2024 /

Marina Cyrino / Alexander Markvart / Javier Areal Vélez

16. October 2024 / 20:30- (doors 20:00) *no entry during sets

3 x solo

Marina Cyrino - amplified flute, objects

Alexander Markvart - feedback acoustic guitar, objects

Javier Areal Vélez - laptop

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Marina Cyrino is a Brazilian flutist and sound artist based in Berlin. She works in the fields of improvisation, composition and performative installations. Her flute playing is characterized by singular techniques developed through the use of internal amplification. The rhythmic use of the flute, the extensive use of objects and balloons attached to the instrument, and the use of disassembled flute parts are other distinctive elements of her playing. She is a member of the Brazilian experimental music label Seminal Records.

photo © Cristina Marx_Photomusix

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Alexander Markvart - is a musician, member of theater projects and organizer of events and festivals. Born on January 5, 1987 in Kemerovo. Now based in Berlin. He is a notable figure on the Russian new improvised and experimental music scenes. Uses in many projects and performances a wide range of musical instruments: as quite common - piano, guitar, accordion, saxophone, trumpet, analog synthesizers, electric drums, flute, laptop, etc., and also various objects, wires, appliances, etc. Stylistically he works in a lot of musical genres from radical free improvisation, EAI, noise, hardcore, to well-structured projects, minimal techno and post-folk.

Founder of such polystylistic musical formations as Studio of Unconscious Music (SUM) and Siberian Improvisation Company (SIC!). Also in different years is a member of another experimental bands and projects - Sacrifices, Verevka, Radical Muzak Septet, MITLO, Klub Demboh, Inorganic Blossoming, PSVSV, Cherubs, Importunate Twins, Sekta Phoenix. Works and plays concerts in various projects with different musicians such as: Axel Dörner, Lucio Capece, Burkhard Beins, Mazen Kerbaj, Joke Lanz, Adam Asnan, Jonas Kocher, Fire! (Mats Gustafsson, Johan Berthling, Andreas Werliin), Ilia Belorukov, Joel Grip, Nick Sudnik, Michel Doneda, Bryan Eubanks and with many others.

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Javier Areal Vélez (Buenos Aires, 1985) is an experimental music composer, improviser and curator. His recent work focuses on the coding of digital companions for the performance of live improvised music. Javier's electronic music develops around noisy polyrhythms of extra-human complexity to make the most deformed audiences move. He researches human+machine collaborations through the use of samples, synthesis, lights, and mechanical robots. Additionally, Javier has a long career as performer of prepared electric guitar. His characteristic style relies heavily on a primal technique that emphasizes timbre and rhythm over traditional forms, favoring intensity and dynamic contrast. Javier has released records on labels worldwide and has collaborated with artists such as Heiner Goebbels, Audrey Chen, Chris Pitsiokos, Violeta García, Brian Chase, Shayna Dunkelman and Jorge Espinal. He is a member of CALATO, KYSE and VVU and wrote commissions for ensambles Híbridx, Rotativo and Tempi. Over the past decade, Javier has performed extensively in Argentina and toured across South and North America, Europe and Japan. Javier is the founder and director of RUIDO Experimental Music Festival (active since 2017), and he coordinates the Sound Arts Center (CASo) of the Secretary of Culture of Argentina.

photo © Susi Maresca

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Experimentik 2024 is supported by inm - initiative neue musik berlin / field notes

#experimental music

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solidwater05 · 1 year ago

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Item #: SCP 05-J "The Solid Water"

Object Class: Keter (Too Damn Slippery)

Special Containment Procedures: SCP 05 can be contained as long as you can manage to keep it focused on a specific piece of media, although this may prove difficult.

Description: SCP 05 appears to be a pile of sentient translucent ice cubes of 2cm×2cm×2cm size approximately , that do not seem to melt unless excess heat is applied.

It takes on the persona of a user named "solidwater05" on the social media site Tumblr, displaying themselves as Aro-Ace and Non-binary with He/Him pronouns, going by the name Keter, Prime, or Niko, living in Argentina. This seems to be true offline too, also responding to these names during experimentation.

It also seems to be able to manifest digital art when given the correct tools, that seems to often be of the current hyperfixation used to keep them contained at the time of creation.

The presence on Tumblr does not seem to be a negative one, and thus it has been left to it's devices.

(Is this good? I've never actually done anything with SCP since it's not particularly my thing, I know you have some level of interest in it! Apologies for any incorrect information as well)

Oh my god I have fanfic!!!!!!!!!!! :000

Generally SCPs aren't allowed internet access but there's always exceptions and also I'm biased because this is about me so it's fine!

Love the implication that I can just. Spawn art. god I wish it was that easy /lh

#scp foundation #scp-05-j #hehehe #fanart!!#<- that's gonna be my general tag for things people make for/about me!#writing is art so it counts #ice speaks #ask tag goes here #anon ask

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vjsmag · 2 years ago

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The Evolution of MUTEK: A Decade of Digital Arts and Electronic Music

MUTEK is a renowned electronic music and digital arts festival that takes place annually in Montreal, Canada. Founded in 2000 by Alain Mongeau, the festival has become a central platform for showcasing cutting-edge electronic music and digital art from around the world. In addition to the annual five-day event in Montreal, MUTEK also hosts international versions of its festival in various locations around the world, including Mexico City, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia. One of the key features of MUTEK is its focus on innovation and experimentation within the electronic music and digital arts scenes. The festival features a diverse lineup of artists, including established and up-and-coming performers from a wide range of genres, as well as workshops, talks, and other educational programming. In addition to live performances, MUTEK also showcases immersive installations and interactive exhibits, providing a unique and interactive experience for attendees. Throughout its history, MUTEK has become known for its commitment to pushing the boundaries of electronic music and digital arts, and for its role in fostering collaboration and innovation within these fields. The festival has attracted a dedicated and passionate community of artists, music lovers, and digital arts enthusiasts from around the world, and continues to be a leading destination for those interested in exploring the cutting edge of electronic music and digital art.

MUTEK is a highly respected and influential festival that has been taking place in Montreal since 2000. It is dedicated to the promotion of electronic music and the digital arts, and has become a central platform for artists and enthusiasts in these fields to come together and experience the latest in music and art technology. Over the years, MUTEK has expanded beyond its Montreal roots, hosting events in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Colombia, as well as showcasing the work of Western artists in China. The festival has also partnered with the digital arts festival Elektra to create the EM15 festival in Montreal. MUTEK continues to be a vital and innovative force in the electronic music and digital arts communities. Read the full article

#Argentina #Brazil #Chile #digitalarts #electronicmusic #festival #MexicoCity #Montreal #MUTEK #SouthAmerica

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wclassicradio · 9 months ago

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disamedia · 2 years ago

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Rodez (Excerpt) • Stefano Miraglia (FR-IT, 2017, digital, 3') from Collectif Jeune Cinema on Vimeo.

2017 / 3' / silent / distributed by Collectif Jeune Cinéma catalogue.cjcinema.org/fr/film/rodez-1110 derives.tv/constellation/miraglia/ stefanomiraglia.eu

Une exploration de la cathédrale de Rodez et de ses vitraux : figures en prière et imagerie scientifique. Une étude sur la couleur, la répétition et le clignotement, composée de 292 photographies.

An exploration of Rodez Cathedral and its stained glass windows: praying figures and scientific imagery. A study on color, repetition and flickering consisting of 292 photographs.

"A stunning piece of ecclesial psychedelia!" Sarah Bliss

Screenings & exhibitions: 2022/07 La Karavane, France 2021/07 Non-event [online] 2021/07 Cinema Zero, Italy 2020/08 Kino Otok, Slovenia 2020/07 Hambre Fórum [online] 2020/07 Dérives, France [online] 2020/06 Seek the sun, France [online] 2020/05 ICDOCS, USA [online] 2020/02 Les Inattendus, France 2020/01 Maratona di Visione, Italy [online] 2019/12 Les Inattendus Warm-up event, France 2019/11 Istanbul International Experimental Film Festival, Turkey 2019/11 Vidéo/Bars, France 2019/10 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at Cine Tornado, Brazil 2019/10 Balkan Can Kino at Meme Gallery, Greece 2019/09 Mirada efímera at Museo MAR, Argentina 2019/06 ABOPevent #6b, USA 2019/06 Traverse Vidéo Hors Les Murs, France 2019/05 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at O Sítio, Brazil 2019/05 Montreal Underground Film Festival, Canada 2019/05 L'Oeil d'Oodaaq (Rennes), France 2019/05 ABOPevent #6, USA 2019/04 Traverse Vidéo Hors Les Murs, France 2019/04 Ibrida - Festival delle arti intermediali, Italy 2019/04 L'Oeil d'Oodaaq (Saint-Malo), France 2019/04 Spectral Film Festival, USA 2019/03 Traverse Vidéo, France 2019/02 RPM Fest, USA 2018/12 Panorama Internacional Vol #1 at Pinacoteca Ruben Berta, Brazil 2018/11 Filmmaker Festival, Italy 2018/11 Nomadica, Italy 2018/10 Transient Visions, USA 2018/10 Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux, France 2018/09 The Unseen Festival, USA 2018/08 MARFICI, Argentina 2018/08 Strange Umbrellas #21, UK 2018/05 Fracto, Germany

Bio: Stefano Miraglia (Málaga, 1988) is an Italian-Spanish artist, curator and writer based in Paris. His activities focus on artists’ film and video. Often composed from diaristic and archival images, his films explore the notion of collage in cinema, combining noise music, photography, documentary and abstraction. His work has been presented internationally in exhibition spaces such as the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (Taipei), Fabrica research center (Treviso), Le dôme (Montbazon), Centrum (Berlin) and in numerous film festivals such as Prismatic Ground, ICDOCS, Vienna Shorts and Festival des Cinémas Différents et Expérimentaux de Paris - where his film Anoche received an award in 2017. Since 2018 he has curated and presented several programs of experimental and artists’ films. Stefano is the founder and principal curator of Movimcat, an online project for the dissemination of artist’s cinema. Since 2019 he has been working on the rediscovery and reappraisal of the work of Ellis Donda. Stefano Miraglia is a member of the French association of art curators C|E|A.

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burlveneer-music · 2 years ago

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Shayna Dunkelman & Javier Areal Vélez - Miru Mira - improvisations on drums & prepared electric guitar

The album's title, 'Miru Mira,' means "to see" in Japanese and Spanish consecutively. Senses play a significant role in this daring collaboration between percussionist Shayna Dunkelman and composer Javier Areal Vélez. Combining a playful exploration of the senses with phonological connections between Spanish and Japanese languages, ‘Miru Mira’ takes inspiration and finds connection through linguistics and sound. Shayna and Javier’s collaboration was slow to materialize, taking nearly ten years. The two improvisers first met in New York at a concert in 2012 and then later reconnected in Argentina in 2017. Javier organized a visit of Shayna's band at the time (Xiu Xiu) to perform at RUIDO, an experimental music series he curates. Eventually, the two improvisers resolved to play together and a plan to record materialized quickly and organically. Fran López, an artist/musician/engineer friend from Argentina who lives in NYC, attended the duo’s only gig in Brooklyn and offered to record them right away. As the plan for recording materialized, the studio and engineering of the record sharpened in focus to celebrate and capture the live and unique feel of a guitar and drum duo. Fran proposed the band put the guitar amp opposite to the drum set, facing each other directly. This way, the amp bleeds into all of the drum’s mics, but in a balanced way and the guitar sound resonates in the drumset itself. Miru Mira’s phonological song title convention connects to the aural resonance of the live and organic sound captured in the studio. “Both Shayna and I tend to play quite loud,” according to Javier, “so it was a very warm session, keeping the intense energy of a gig almost.” Javier Areal Vélez is a composer, improviser and curator, who performs mostly on electric guitar, with or without objects stuffed between its strings. His musical approach relies heavily on a primal technique that emphasizes timbre and rhythm, avoiding traditional forms in favor of intensity and dynamic contrast. The physicality of his interactions with the guitar create estranged sonic entities that evolve haphazardly outside of specific genres. In the later years, his solo work has included also the development of AI entities that listen and improvise with Javier via the use of samples, synthesis and mechanical robots. Javier has performed concerts in Argentina, America, Europe and Asia, and has released recordings in a dozen independent labels worldwide as a soloist, band member, and through collaborations with artists such as Violeta García, Chris Pitsiokos, Audrey Chen, Brian Chase, Shayna Dunkelman, Nicola Hein, Ryoko Ono and Jorge Espinal. Javier is the founder and director of RUIDO experimental music festival since its inception in 2017. He is also the coordinator of the Sound Arts Center (CASo) of the Ministry of Culture of Argentina. www.javierarealvelez.com.ar www.instagram.com/javierarealvelez Shayna Dunkelman is a musician and percussionist based in Brooklyn, NY. Dunkelman is known for her versatile and unique techniques, and use of electronics to access a sonic pallet not found in acoustic percussion. In addition to solo performances, Dunkelman performs with Pulitzer Award-winning composer Du Yun, Balún, Emily Wells, Grammy Award-Winning Attacca Quartet, Ali Sethi, and her percussion duo Nomon with her sister Nava. Born and raised in Tokyo to an Indonesian mother and an American father, Dunkelman became a multi-instrumentalist performing alongside her mother. Dunkelman became increasingly active in the alternative music scene as a member of the band Xiu Xiu, touring the world for 6 years. As part of Xiu Xiu, Dunkelman shared stages with Genesis P-Orridge (Psychic TV), Sun Ra Arkestra, Alessandro Cortini (Nine Inch Nails) to name a few. Dunkelman has recorded and performed with pioneers of avant-garde experimental musicians such as Yuka C. Honda, John Zorn, Yoko Ono, and Thurston Moore and performed at Carnegie Hall, Centre Pompidou, The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center, The MET, Terminal 5, QAGOMA among others. www.shaynadunkelmanmusic.com Recorded and mixed by Fran López in NYC in January 2020.license

#Shayna Dunkelman #Javier Areal Vélez #xiu xiu #improvised music #free jazz #2023 #2020 #atlantic rhythms

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