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Electric Unconscious

Staged Concert, 55', 2023

For electric guitar, flute, alto saxophone, mini-fridge and electronics.

Created by Charles Quevillon with Kollektiv Totem

Charles Quevillon: Composition, Stage Direction and Performance

Nuriia Khasenova: Flute

Kay Zhang: Saxophone

Léo Collin: Guitar

Leandro Gianini: Technical Director

Set and Light Design by Charles Quevillon / Leandro Gianini

Electric Unconscious is an alchemical process powered by the physicality of performers and the amplification of their sound and breath. The music rubs together opposing concepts and emotions: sacred and profane, corny and raw, fear and bliss. In these charged-up liminal and kaleidoscopic zones, a refrigerator is transformed into the archetype of energy.

An immersive sound experience with a twist.

Premiered at Kunstraum Walcheturm, Zürich (CH), (22-24.6.2023).

Commission by Kollektiv International Totem
This project is supported by SSHRC, Stadt Zürich, Kanton Zürich and Fondation Nicati-de Luze.

Photographs by Lea Huser

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