Blauerosen

Time is a weird dimension in the universe; its effect is always remarkable but never under anyone’s control. The effect of sound through time and the way it influences its perception is mind-numbing.

The performance of Dead Space Chamber Music made us think about all this, and we will try to unpick the ways they achieved that.

First, let’s talk about the meditational opening act by Seaming To, a composer and classically trained pianist with a degree from RNCM. Whether referred to as ‘Seaming’, ‘To’, or ‘Seaming To’, this is a performer who can create calmness in an energy field. She moved in complete silence, and her performance had perfectly orchestrated moments of controlled tension and elegance. Apart from playing the piano, she also played the flute and, at one point, sang into two microphones. She introduced each song in a whispering voice as if the whole world is a fragile thing and nothing should cause more disturbance and reverberation than is required.

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