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Photoplay: Vocal Improv

  • Vivid Oblivion 288 Norfolk Street Cambridge, MA, 02139 United States (map)

Silent films and dance, combined with free improvisation of the human voice, to spontaneously create live soundtracks in real-time.

An ensemble of singers (led by Angela Yam and Nathan Halbur), with percussionist Denver Nuckolls, explore the intersection of improvised music and movement. They will spontaneously create live soundtracks for classic abstract films, as well as for new works by contemporary filmmakers. In collaboration with dancer Cassie Wang, they will explore the physical movement of the human body in space, and its relationship to sound. This immersive experience will also include communal music-making.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Singers & Directors: Nathan Halbur, Angela Yam
Singers: Chihiro Asano, Barbara Allen Hill, Erin Hogan, Benjamin Kapp Perry, Juan Suarez
Percussion: Denver Nuckolls
Dancer: Cassie Wang

Earlier Event: February 21
Revels Fringe at Club Passim
Later Event: March 5
American Voices in Song