Asko|Schönberg and the Belgian wind ensemble I SOLISTI turn music into a spatial experience in a performance of Pierre Boulez's 'Répons' and James Tenney's 'In a Large Open Space'. A unique opportunity, because Répons, due to its large instrumentation, is not often played. You will experience this concert in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp and Ghent.

https://askoschoenberg.nl/performances/boulez-100/?lang=en

• Thursday - Apr. 24 - Muziekgebouw - Amsterdam, NL
• Saturday - Apr. 26 - Floraliënhal - Ghent, BE
• Sunday - Apr. 27 - De Doelen - Rotterdam, NL
• Tuesday - Apr. 29 - De Singel - Antwerp, BE

Here's 'Répons', performed by the Ensemble Intercontemporain, directed by Matthias Pintscher.

Recorded in 2015.

REQUIEM VOOR DE ONWERKELIJKHEID (REQUIEM FOR THE UNREALITY)

Last Friday we went to see "Requiem Voor De Onwerkelijkheid", a beautiful play / opera / requiem by Silbersee.
At the concert hall in Tilburg, NL. The perfect location.

Text by Toon Tellegen, music by Corrie van Binsbergen.
Performed by Hans Croiset (narrator), Corrie van Binsbergen (guitar), Albert van Veenendaal (piano) and an amazing group of vocalists (and musicians): Carolina Alves-Luis, Tom Jansen, Donneke Jansonius, Sterre Konijn, Sarah Marieke van Lieshout, Fernando Linares-Correa, Nestor Martinez Jara, Lodewijk Meeuwsen, Christina Plein, Carl Refos, Wilma Schilte, Florian Slangen, Fee Suzanne de Ruiter, Georgi Sztojanov, en Leo de Visser.

(picture: Bowie Verschuuren)

The play itself is indeed unreal, bizarre and chaotic, but also endearing. And it's in a fine balance with the music that keeps it all on track.
Stunning. Visually and musically.

Add the breathtaking costumes and stage setting, and you will understand that this was something that we had never experienced before.

If you get the opportunity,...

• Sunday 30 March – 14:30 - Theater Speelhuis - Helmond
• Tuesday 8 April – 20:15 - Stadsschouwburg - Groningen
• Sunday 13 April – 15:00 - Hanzehof - Zutphen
• Friday 18 April – 20:15 - Grote Kerk - Alkmaar
• Wednesday 30 April – 20:30 - Schouwburg Hengelo - Hengelo
• Thursday 1 May – 20:00 - Stadsschouwburg - Utrecht
• Wednesday 7 May – 20:15 - Theater Junushoff - Wageningen
• Thursday 8 May – 20:30 - Chassé Theater - Breda
• Sunday 11 May – 15:00 - Koninklijke Schouwburg - Den Haag

HOMER FLYNN INTERVIEW BY MAKE WEIRD MUSIC

Excellent interview by Anthony Garone !

part one

part two

 

FRANK ZAPPA - APOSTROPHE ON TOUR

Released about 10 years ago, I only got hold of a copy last week: Apostrophe On Tour. In the meantime, parts of this 6CD bootleg box have been released officially. And in better quality. Still, a nice addition to the bootleg shelf.

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POTAMOS

February 28, 2025, saw the release of "Potamos". and album / project by Harris Lambrakis (Ney), Gilad Atzmon (woodwind), Vironas Ntolas (guitar), Xrisostomos Boukalis (double bass), and Nikos Sidirokastritis (drums).

Improvised, sort of meditative music.
Very nice.

https://aesthetiko.com/videos-1

 

SNARKY PUPPY TO TOUR AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

NEW ALBUM BY LES BOUCLES ABSURDES

"Rue de la Cochette" by Les Boucles Absurdes.

Experimental soundscapes !

 

A RESIDENTS UPDATE

A message from The Residents

Oh hi,

We were just sitting here talking about you. All four Residents, myself, Homer and assorted celebrity pals. OK OK, it's me and some photographs of The Residents and Homer, but it's more or less the same. If I squint.

So what's the latest in The Residents' crazy world? Firstly, the guys are delighted with the response to their recent 'Doctor Dark' masterpiece and say "hubba" to all who dived in and bought it. Indeed, it sold so quickly that it briefly went out of stock (which hasn't happened since... the '80s?), but it's BACK and you can order and enjoy to your heart's content right HERE. (https://cherryred.co/DoctorDark) There'll doubtless be a new single and other life extending care before you know it too.

Besides the new album, I'm told that a new Record Store Day release has also been announced for this April, and that the group are also about to unveil a new 3CD 'American Composers Series' pREServed set. That's a lot of '80s Residents for anybody who wants it, including a ton of unheard stuff, remastered albums, live stuff and all of the usual delights. I include myself among that number, and what I've heard so far has made my eyes drool. 

You may have also heard The Residents are set to take their 'Eskimo' album on the road, beginning with a showpiece performance in L.A. in June. It's been at least thirty years in the making, I'm sure you all know the story, so on a personal level it's been nice for them to finally complete that particular project, much as they did with the 'God In 3 Persons' show a couple of years back. I struggle to think of any other band who become so attached to a plan that they're still figuring out a way to make it work thirty years later, but I guess that's why they're still here.

In the meantime, I know the guys have been working on several more mini-albums of their 'Hunters' material, and are contemplating more giveaways and prizes and whatnot. There are also at least two new books in the works (one of which is based around an unreleased '80s single if I understand correctly), a film, some very interesting proposed releases via Klanggalerie, plans based around their recent Paris performance, a new "X-rated" album in the works and on and on and on and on it goes... For four guys well into their hundreds now, they certainly do put in the hours.

As ever, The Residents wish you all the best, send positive vibrations your way, hope your path remains clear and celebrate your existence. Watch the skies for more 'Hunters' material and, we're told, some stuff related to a proposed 'Randy, Chuck & Bob - In The Studio?' release idea they're working on. Hmmmmm........

Yours,
All @ NRT
 

GONG TOURDATES

Gong - West Coast USA Tour 2025

• Kavus Torabi - guitar, lead vocals
• Fabio Golfetti - guitar, back vocals
• Ian East - sax, flute
• Dave Sturt - bass guitar, back vocals
• Cheb Nettles - drums

June 6 - Albuquerque, NM (Sister Albuquerque)
June 7 - Colorado Springs, CO (Lulu's)
June 8 - Denver, CO (The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues)
June 10 - Salt Lake City, UT (The State Room)
June 11 - Boise, ID (Shrine Social Club)
June 13 - Yakima, WA (Bearded Monkey)
June 14 - Seattle, WA (Rainier Arts Center, Cascadence Festival)
June 15 - Portland, OR (The White Eagle)
June 16 - Eugene, OR (The WOW Hall)
June 18 - Redding, CA (The Dip)
June 19 - Mill Valley, CA (Sweetwater Music Hall)
June 21 - Los Angeles, CA (The Baked Potato, 2 shows)
June 22 - Los Angeles, CA (The Baked Potato, 2 shows)
June 23 - Costa Mesa, CA (The Wayfarer)
June 25 - San Marcos, CA (The Bornemann Theater)
June 26 - Phoenix, AZ (Walter Studios)
June 27 - Tucson, AZ (191 E Toole)
June 28 - Flagstaff, AZ (The Orpheum Theater)

www.gongband.com

EIDON - MUD MEN

A new piece by Eidon : 'Mud Men'