The evening opens with a performance by Margaux Gazur, a French musician and composer whose musical exploration follows a minimalist approach imbued with profound emotional intensity. Known for her work blending organic and synthetic sounds, Gazur delves into the possibilities of ambient soundscapes and experimental electronic compositions. Her live set is built around a series of improvisations that create intimate and reflective atmospheres, where every sound is carefully sculpted and manipulated to construct vibrant and engaging sonic spaces.
Each of her live performances is a unique experience, as Margaux Gazur allows the interaction between acoustic and electronic instruments and the surrounding environment to influence the final outcome.
Her music often explores silence and ambiguity, leaving space for moments of quiet and suspension. Her artistic vision is reflected in compositions where the concept of time becomes blurred, inviting the listener to surrender without expectations, simply experiencing the sound as it unfolds.
The second part of the evening features Mike Paradinas, founder of the legendary label Planet Mu and a key figure in the IDM scene, presenting his latest work, Grush. Paradinas is renowned for his ability to blend complex electronic elements, glitch, and unexpected melodies while maintaining strong ties to dance music and sonic experimentation. With Grush, Paradinas embarks on a new chapter in his production, where richly detailed sounds and intense textures combine to create a dense, layered musical flow.
Grush embraces the legacy of the IDM genre while challenging its 1990s conventions. Each track showcases meticulous attention to sound design and rhythm construction, with a creative use of glitches and distortions that highlight a tension between harmony and dissonance. Paradinas’ live performance offers a dynamic reinterpretation of this work, with a flexible track sequence that adapts to the context, placing special emphasis on audience reaction and real-time interaction with his instruments.
Paradinas’ ability to merge elements of experimental music with more accessible influences is a defining aspect of his style. In Grush, the artist pushes beyond traditional structures, crafting an experience that is both avant-garde and emotionally engaging. His expertise with synthesizers, drum machines, and sampling is seamlessly combined with nonlinear compositions that invite listeners to follow their unpredictable flow.
This evening features two contrasting yet complementary performances: Margaux Gazur will present an intimate exploration of sound manipulation, creating evocative and meditative spaces, while Mike Paradinas, with Grush, will deliver a more intricate exploration of electronic music, showcasing his skill at weaving rhythm, melody, and sonic innovation into a captivating live experience.