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Messe, Macht Des Klangs / Klang Der Macht

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Libera 03:09
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Ave 120 04:51
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Durufle 04:50
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Drone 06:54
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about

Soundtrack to a dance/sound/light performance of KunstRäume Leipzig and Oper Leipzig, Leipziger Ballett.
13 - 16 October 2005.

From 13 October till 16 October the Soviet pavilion at the old fair exhibition ground in Leipzig became the venue for a light-sound-dance performance. The project was composed out of the various meanings ot the word "Messe" in the German language.

"Messe" is a) divine service, b) a certain type of musical composition and c) a place for trade and exhibition.

The Soviet pavilion corresponds in the cityscape with the Russian church that is in the immediate vicinity to the German Library and to the Bio-City Leipzig and other modern landmarks of Leipzig. The huge sacred pillared hall is a historic monument and symbolizes not just the ambivalent history of the secular trade fair but also the conflicting role of the former USSR for the former GDR and what corresponds with this political model today: USA, China etc.


"This soundtrack attempts to offer a picture of society through voice and harmony. Following a theme of power and engagement with political ideology, I have used historical references to requiems and masses, moving through a series of moods and textures that seek to present an overall image of authority and control in a seductively organic fashion. I hope that the overall soundtrack weaves a narrative that illustrates and compliments the movement and shape of the production in a positive and appealing manner."
Programme notes: Robin Rimbaud

The space itself had the longest echo I have ever experienced in my life! The audience sat at one end of this gigantic hall, whilst the performers began at the very other end. Over the duration of the piece the stage was pulled forward, towards the audience, so at the finale the performers were literally directly in front of the audience. To marvel at the people pulling the stage along via a complex rope and pulley system, physically, was utterly incredible!

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released May 5, 2005

All music written, performed and produced by Robin Rimbaud

Choreography: Montserrat León
Concept: KunstRäume Leipzig
Film Producer: Alex Töpfer
Costumes: Lyuba Yanowsky

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Robin Rimbaud - Scanner is an artist and composer working in London. Since 1991 he has been intensely active in sonic art, producing concerts, installations and recordings. His work has been presented throughout the United States, South America, Asia, Australia and Europe. ... more

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