Thursday 26th September @ CAFE OTO, London 7.30 PM
UNPREDICTABLE SERIES PRESENTS: ‘ELSEWHERE IN INDIA’ BY MURTHOVIC & THIRUDA, featuring ANEEK THAPAR, THOMAS RIDLEY, SINK, BLANCA REGINA, BENEDICT TAYLOR, JORDAN SMART, VISUALS BY PIERRE BOUVIER PATRON
Join us for evening of two audiovisual performances that beautifully highlight connections to India, futurism, and free improvisation. The lineup includes a set by Avinash Kumar & Murthovic presenting Elsewhere in India live set. The first act presents an improvisation in 3 parts by Aneek Thapar, Blanca Regina, Benedict Taylor, Thomas Ridley, Sink and Jordan Smart with visuals by Pierre Bouvier Patron.
Running order / Doors: 7:30 pm 8:30 – Aneek Thapar, Blanca Regina, Benedict Taylor, Thomas Ridley, Sink and Jordan Smart with visuals by Pierre Bouvier Patron. 9:30 – Break 9..50 – Elsewhere in India AV Performance 11:00 – End
“Elsewhere in India” is an audiovisual electronic performance that envisions a future where global cultures are on the brink of extinction. The story revolves around Meenakshi, a cultural cyborg created to preserve Indian heritage and promote harmony through traditional Indian performing arts. This project combines 3D video games, AI-generated art, motion-captured dance, and a collection of futuristic stories from India set in 2079 AD. It creatively intertwines heritage, science, and society through the lens of emerging Indian electro-classical dance music.
Aneek Thapar is a British Indian music producer, engineer, and sound designer from London. He has worked on records for artists such as Rival Consoles and Max Cooper, scored and mixed programs for Netflix and Disney+, and is the co-founder of the virtual instrument design company VOID & VISTA.
Jordan Smart is a multi-instrumentalist and composer known for his work with bands Mammal Hands, Sunda Arc, and Vega Trails. He specializes in saxophones, reeds, and flutes, and has studied various folk music traditions worldwide, especially Irish, Arabic, Greek, and Indian. He seeks to blend different approaches to improvisation and composition from these traditions with his musical upbringing and background.
Thomas Ridley is an artist and producer from Bristol, specializing in analogue electronic composition and live performance. He uses a collage-like method, recording and resampling analogue curiosities into dynamic compositions. His live shows are fully improvised, using a modular synthesizer to interact with the audience and space.
Sink is a London-based artist who creates high-contrast soundscapes blending electronic, classical impressionism, and folk elements. Sink’s music, infused with both pop and experimentalism, uses acoustic and electronic instruments alongside vocals to craft genre-bending soundscapes.
Benedict Taylor is a renowned solo viola player known for his work in contemporary string performance and improvised music in the British and European new music scene. He is recognized for his improvisation and composing for various mediums, including live performance, film, theatre, contemporary dance, and art installations. Benedict has collaborated with numerous international artists and has performed at prestigious festivals and venues. Additionally, he is an award-winning composer for film, theatre, and television.
Blanca Regina is an innovative audiovisual creator known for her work with voice and electronics. She has collaborated with artists such as Peter Cusack, Steve Beresford, and Terry Day. Blanca is the director of the Unpredictable Series and has produced three albums with Steve Beresford. Her work has been supported by Arts Council England, Sound & Music, and more.
Pierre Bouvier Patron is a London-based visual artist specializing in digital video and film. His work includes moving image works, performances, and installations, and he has showcased his work internationally. Pierre is actively involved with Unpredictable Series and has collaborated with musicians such as Syd Kemp and Blanca Regina.
