BL!NDMAN [HYBRID]

For this BL!NDMAN [hybrid] session, the saxophonist Eric Sleichim is working on material derived from Russian Futurism, focusing on literature, with the versatile vocalist Claron McFadden, turntable wizard Matthew Wright and cellist Jörg Brinkmann. Separated from their meaning, words become objects that exist purely for their sound. Writings by Mayakovsky, Kamensky and Pasternak are sung, recited and shouted, projected and manipulated. The quartet improvises, inspired by such futurist composers as Stravinsky, Antheil and Prokofiev. The machine is the source of inspiration for the instruments. Mechanisms, movement and speed are translated by theremins, loudspeakers, turntables and pure sinus tones. A bass tuba and double bass saxophone provide the deep gurgling effect of sound machines.