Played first gig of the ITP Japan tour, with Tristan and Kunal. I played Neon/Music, Tristan and Kunal (also from ITP) performed the Loud Objects. Victor found the venue and brought in DJs to make it a very complete evening. It was great to meet with a lot of my friends there!
As for the gig, had to overcome some technical difficulties, but it all came together in the end. Performing my Neon/Music piece for more than a few minutes at a time is very stressful – have to make a huge effort to keep it interesting, and yet keep an overall sense of structure. I was not able to source a projector for the Loud Objects, so we used a light shining under a plexiglass sheet, and then a video camera to project the circuit construction on to the various screens around the venue. Here are pictures of Tristan and Kunal frosting the plexiglass. Video of the gig will follow shortly…
Stereo Lounge is a plush bar in Roppongi, all sleek glass and black velour. Don’t think they were expecting the random weirdness of my Neon Music project, or even less, the aural assault of the Loud Objects. Yet, amazingly, the manager later asked my friend Victor if he could organize something like this on a monthly basis. So I guess they liked it…
Neon/Music and Loud Objects will perform again in Tokyo, on the 20th of July at SuperDeluxe in Nishi-Azabu. Please come – this promises to be an amazing event!