design by Robin Parmar
The lovely Daghdha space, a converted church, on the afternoon of March 30. Keith Rowe in seminar, with Paul Vogel on the left and Dennis McNulty on the right of the image.
Radios and hand gestures.
Keith Rowe's instrument: somewhere in there is what remains of a guitar.
Keith Rowe & Paul Vogel in concert. Dennis McNulty came on stage shortly afterwards.
Sound Pioneer Keith Rowe In Concert
With Special Guests Dennis McNulty, Paul Vogel, Graham Watson
Soundings is proud to present, direct from England, sound pioneer Keith Rowe in concert on Thursday 30 March 2006 at 8:00pm. This is the first in a continuing performance series designed to open the senses to new forms of music, sound art, and media interaction. The location is the beautifully restored Daghdha Space, John's Square, Limerick, Ireland.
A founding member of the legendary improvisation group AMM, Keith Rowe has collaborated with such artists as Christian Fennesz, Kaffe Matthews, Sachiko M, Evan Parker and Toshimaru Nakamura. He has released many albums over four decades. Known primarily as a guitarist, Rowe pioneered a table-top technique of play which involves complex electronic interactions, radio textures, and other disturbances. His work references abstract painting, Edgar Varese and John Cage.
Dennis McNulty was previously half of Decal, one of Ireland's most successful electronic groups. They released over 30 recordings on labels as famous as Warp and Planet-Mu. In 2003 McNulty co-founded i&e, an organisation dedicated to bringing new sonic experiences to Irish audiences. His solo work combines site specific performances with improvisation, composition and programming. He had the honour of representing Ireland at the 26th São Paulo Biennale.
Paul Vogel has been playing freely improvised music since 1979. As part of the Bristol Musicians' Co-Operative, he collaborated in performance with musicians including Phil Durrant, Lucy Lucy, Bret Hornby, Bob Helson, Ian and Will Menter, Barry Leigh and Mark Langford. In 1990 he retired temporarily from performing but resumed in 1997 with a move to electronics. He now performs internationally.
Graham Watson will be presenting "our hearts beat together", an improvisation based around his home-made "accordion-case hurdy-gurdy". Xylophone, percussion and processing are contributed by Tony Higgins (Ireland); laptop processing by Jared Dunne (Chicago); vocals and vocal manipulation by Dorota Konczewska (Poland). Blindfolds, tea and cushions will be provided to enhance your enjoyment of this music.
Admission is only 5 euros at the door. University of Limerick students are free with student ID. Space is limited: first come, first served.