An Audiovisual Journey through Space and Time
DESCRIPTION
Live from the Surface of the Moon is an audiovisual performance, where a mix of old, analogue lo-fi techniques deriving from visual arts and theatre (painting, use of mirrors, mirror, mini-stage, objects, lo-fi theatre lightning, analogue sound recordings) with contemporary live technologies (live camera, VJ tools, live video mix, midi for sound and image) is employed. The result is an organic, surrealistic and humorous journey through space and time. A live broadcast from the moon and the outer space around it.
Ilia Mayer creates dark and spooky sonic landscapes in real time, manufacturing distorted cacophonies from extraterrestrial worlds, samplers of unknown origin and proper electronic composition with the rhythm of a drum machine.
Karla Kracht transports us to the outer space, the Moon and its dark side, black holes... Using small, hand-painted sets of the moon's surface as the scenery for this animation, Miniature paper characters surprise us with their unpredictable adventures. All this happens in real time, mixing stop-motion techniques, model constructions and light design with a videocamera and live cinema software.
SPACE
The audience's space is covered with carpets, where cushions are distributed. The spectators can lie down comfortably on the floor and listen to the music at whilst watching the ceiling projection. The relaxed posture assures a journey through time and space at almost zero gravity.
ARTISTIC TEAM
Idea:Karla Kracht, Ilia Mayer
MUSIC Ilia Mayer
MOVING IMAGE Karla Kracht
SOUND PREVIEW [http://soundcloud.com/iliamayer/orgueil]
VIDEO PREVIEW [http://vimeo.com/17505276]
POSTER [http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlakracht/5558494425/]
DOSSIER [http://issuu.com/karlakr8/docs/live_moon]
PRESS IMAGES [http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1499031/liveMoon_300%20dpi.zip]
DURATION 40 min approx.
YEAR 2010/2011
PREVIOUS PRESENTATIONS
ALHÓNDIGABILBAO - Bilbao - Spain
NIU - Barcelona - Spain
MISCELANEA - Barcelona - Spain
HAFEN2 - Offenbach - Germany
E-WERK - Erlangen - Germany
Durata (minuti)
40
Ciò che è necessario
TECH SPEC
LIVE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE MOON
setup time: 3h approx.
SOUND
1 small DJ Sound Table
2 pairs of active speakers or speakers with amplifier to create "false surrond"/ double stereo
Cables to connect the elements
Subwoofer
VIDEO
1 LCD Projector to project on the ceiling. 3500 Lumens min. 5000 max
ev. 1 mirror (60x40 cm approx) to project on the ceiling
1 portable projector (2000 Lumens) for the "behind the scenes" projection
1 firewirewire video camera with cables for the "behind the scenes" projection
2 VGA cable to connect the projectors with the computers
PLUGS TO CONNECT THE DEVICES
SPACE (PERFORMERS)
low table of min 3,5 m width and 1m depth (we kneel and crawl on the floor). Pallettes would be excellent.
& electric plugs on the table
1 small, low table for the animation accessoires
a rehearsal space on the day of the gig (approx 3h)
SPACE (AUDIENCE)
Carpets or cushions for the audience to lie on Big pillows low light
SPACE (PROJECTION)
The ceiling has to be projectable (white without elements that would disturb projected image or a ceiling screen has to be set up) ideally the speakers are hung from the ceiling, direction to the audience.
A small second screen needs to be installed, visibly to the audience. Ideally on the table cloth of the performance table. Here the live camera that shows the "behind the scenes" will be projected in specific moments of the show.
MATERIAL THE ARTISTS WILL BRING
3 Laptop Computers
1 Drum Machine
1 MIDI controller
1 VideoCamera with cables
live animation set including full and half moon.
DURATION
40 minutes
SETUP FOTOS AND SKETCH
http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlakracht/5559074220/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/karlakracht/5558546249/
