smallforms Event

the monthly series of smallforms seeks to support contemporary and experimental forms of music which require an attitude of listening. in collaboration with the artspace Chateau Rouge run by performer and artist Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe.

Saturday April 26th 2024
Doors: 19h30
Music: 20h30

Dúo Vinz Schwab - Barbara Togander
Vinzenz Schwab (AT) electronics
Barbara Togander (AR/SE) voice and turntable
Schwab-Togander play and collaborate together since 2017. Schwab ́s fine electronic algorythms, samples and modulation layers together with Togander ́s turntable and voice makes
this duo one of the most unique sonic experiences in today ́s free improvisation scene.
vinzenz.klingt.org
https://vinzenzschwab.bandcamp.com
www.barbaratogander.com
https://barbaratogander.bandcamp.com

Helena Sorokina & Patrick Topitschnig
The “Melusine” project, a collaboration between contralto Helena Sorokina and sound and video artist Patrick Topitschnig, delves into extreme forms of human vocalization. Inspired by literary motifs such as “Melusines” and the eerie atmosphere of H.P. Lovecraft’s writing, they explore the voice’s essence beyond mere information transmission and examines its profound role in shaping individual identity.
Drawing from Lovecraft’s themes of cosmic horror, their aim is to invoke an unsettling sense of the uncanny through auditory sensations. Helena Sorokina lends her classically trained voice to the project, utilizing it as a conduit for extreme emotional expression and showing a wide palette of the possibilities of an extended voice beyond the classical singing that spans from existential breathing to primal screams, guttural growls and complex multiphonics. Patrick Topitschnig’s contributions include providing musical foundations crafted from field recordings and various other techniques. Together, they create a sonic palette that encompasses a broad spectrum of vocal approaches, from the tranquil to the intense, resulting in an immersive auditory journey.

KEEP ME IN CASH
Making arrangements and disorder is something personal but in reality for KEEP ME IN CASH it is only about breakdowns multi-layered collage of rhythms, samples, sound memories, hydraulics chaotic squeals, without many decorations, cutting cutting recording tones over and over again + pass them through a periphery of pedals (FX). well there’s not much more to say except that I hate smart phones, but in the end I still love my laptop and Sometimes it’s like having a bunch of gremlins running and screaming in your apartment .
Sounds by: Rondon Marcos
https://soundcloud.com/keepmeincash

Photo credits:
@anna_breit
@elinaakselrudphotography
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smallforms is a platform and music label for contemporary and experimental forms of music. the monthly series of smallforms seeks to support contemporary and experimental forms of music which require an attitude of listening and consists of recording sessions in the afternoon and concert/live set in the evening – joining forces with electronic allies, spoken word, spinning tunes or sweet stuff of pop culture that may lead to the underworld (or hell). in collaboration with the artspace Chateau Rouge run by performer and artist Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe.
Team: Alisa Beck (Programm), Gustavo Petek (Programm, Label), Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe (Host).