Sound Particles
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Friday, August 19th
Doors 9:30pm | Show 10pm
“In the attack, body, and decline of a complex sound, thousands of pure sounds appear in a more or less short interval of time.” –Iannis Xenakis
Sound Particles
National Sawdust invites you to Sound Particles, a pulsating electro-acoustic exploration on granular synthesis, subatomic frequencies, glitched rhythms and time stretched spectral harmonies. Music by Ricardo Romaneiro with live visuals by Christian Hannon. In performance with Jacqui Kerrod (electric harp), John Hadfield (percussion), Leo Leite (engineer), NoisioN (analog synths), David Zisa (modular synth), Hannah Sumner (vocals), Daisy Press (vocals), Ramin Abrams (electric bass), Justin Abrams (cello), Fabio Morelli (prepared piano) & special guest Fallen Atom.
Join us for a sonic experience inspired by the world of sound grains, accompanied by live projections.
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Starting January 27th, MATTE presents a six part year-long showcase series at the National Sawdust. For the first showcase we are excited to host British-Nigerian electronic R&B artist / producer Oyinda. Accompanying her will be ethereal Parisian heartthrob Dream Koala as well as an opening and closing set from the Swedish multitalented Kissey.
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