Boiling Harmonies. Session #1

Session #1: Or Sarfati, Ernesto Cárcamo Cavazos, Tember Ensemble
Boiling Harmonies, eine Partnerschaft zwischen dem tak Theater und Boiling Head Media, bietet einen Raum, in dem die verschiedenen Disziplinen ineinandergreifen und die Beiträge von Künstler:innen aus allen Teilen der Welt gefeiert werden. Unser Ziel ist es, über Grenzen und künstlerische Medien hinweg zu inspirieren, zu entzünden, zu improvisieren und Synergien zu schaffen. Bei diesen Aufnahmesitzungen synästhetischer Erfahrungen kommen Künstler mit unterschiedlichem Hintergrund zusammen, um eine Live-Session im tak Berlin aufzunehmen, die von zeitgenössischen elektroakustischen Kompositionen bis zu elektronischen Drum-and-Bass-Tracks reicht - ein Abend der musikalischen Erforschung, Entdeckung und Entspannung.

Boiling Harmonies Session # 1

Or Sarfati https://www.orsarfati.com/

Die Kunst des Berliner Komponisten und bildenden Künstlers Or Sarfati (Isreal, Berlin) ist eine intime und zugleich multisensorische Erfahrung, die dem kuratierten Pfad von Klang und visueller Reise folgt. Durch die Streuung von mystischen, abstrakten Formen werden Empfindungen gemeinsamer menschlicher Erfahrungen offenbart, die in der Ferne und in Lichtschattierungen verrotten. Seit 2015 hat sich Or als eine wichtige Stimme in der sich entwickelnden audiovisuellen und neuen Medienszene in Berlin etabliert, während er sowohl mit lokalen Künstlern und Veranstaltungsorten zusammenarbeitet und Kunst und Events produziert, als auch neue Medienkunst auf der ganzen Welt (Deutschland, Spanien, Israel, Russland, Usbekistan) präsentiert.

Ors Kunst hat ihren Ursprung sowohl in klassischen und traditionellen östlichen (arabischen) als auch westlichen Paradigmen, die er während seiner akademischen Zeit erlernt hat, während er gleichzeitig neue, von der Underground-Experience inspirierte Ansätze einbezieht.

Boiling Harmonies, a partnership between tak Theater and Boiling Head Media, presents a space in which disciplines intertwine, and contributions by artists from every corner of the world are celebrated.  Our mission is to inspire, ignite, improvise and synergise across borders and artistic media. In these recording sessions of synæsthetic experiences, acts of different backgrounds come together to record a live session a tak Berlin, ranging from contemporary electro-acoustic compositions to drum and bass electronic tracks- an evening of musical exploration, discovery, and relaxation.

Boiling Harmonies Session # 1

Or Sarfati https://www.orsarfati.com/

Berlin composer and visual artist Or Sarfati's (Isreal, Berlin) art is both an intimate yet multi-sensory experience that follows the curated path of sound and visual journey. Through the scattering myst, abstract forms reveal sensations of common human experiences, rotted in distance and shades of light. Since 2015, Or has established himself as a vital voice in the developing audio-visual and new media scene in Berlin, while collaborating and producing both art and events with local artists and venues, as well as presenting new-media art around the globe (Germany, Spain, Isreal, Russia, Uzbekistan).

Or's art originated in both classical and traditional Eastern (Arabic) and Western paradigms as mastered during his academic period while incorporating new approaches inspired by the underground experimentalism of Berlin. He's first solo album was released in April 2021 under the One-Instrument Berlin-based label. He's coming new A/V album is about to be released independently in December 2023.

Future Me
In his new composition Future Me the  Audio/Visual artist Or Sarfati asks what are the manifestation of our desires and wishes after the point we realize our biggest dreams are behind us. Is the determinism of self-fulfillment destined to come true? Future me is the first step into the darkness of the unavoidable future

Ernesto Cárcamo Cavazos http://www.ernestocarcamo.com/

Ernesto Cárcamo Cavazos is a guitarist and composer of contemporary acoustic and electronic music from Mexico City. He works to find new approaches to composition through pieces for acoustic and electronic ensembles, improvisation and space-dependent works, and combinations of all three. He is currently focused on exploring new compositional ideas through rhythmic and temporal explorations, algorithmic spatialization, and improvisation within performance.

Ernesto will present Study in Temporal Counterpoint No. 1 - the first of several pieces exploring temporal dynamics as they apply to composition and improvisation. Working with electric guitar and synthesizer, the two instruments play through tempo changes relative but synchronised to each other, working within rhythmic realms, while also expanding its possibilities outside of rhythm to control timbre, dynamics, spectral content and musical expression.

Tember Ensemble

Tember is a Transcultural Electroacoustic Music Ensemble formed in Berlin to create innovative music with new sound timbre and unique atmospheres using both traditional and contemporary (electroacoustic) music elements and techniques.

The ensemble is mainly formed by Alireza Ostovar (composition & live-electronics), Valentina Bellanova (Nay/Flute), Kioomars Musayyebi (Iranian santur), and Petros Tzekos (percussion).

Join us for an electrifying night as we celebrate the release of Tember Ensemble's latest album! This musical journey delves into the unique arrangement of instruments, including the enchanting sounds of the Iranian santur, nay/flutes, percussion, and the magic of live electronics, culminating in transcultural electroacoustic masterpieces, crafted through the art of improvisation.

Coming swiftly on the heels of their previous spiritual album, Fall and Rise, which explored the profound themes of life and death, Tember Ensemble's new album carries forward this artistic journey.

The album, captured in a live recording at the renowned Moers Festival, not only encapsulates the essence of Tember Ensemble's music but also delves into the heart of Iran's political landscape. With a deep and sincere commitment to amplifying the voices of Iranian protesters, Tember Ensemble's improvised music became a powerful medium for the Woman Life Freedom movement. With every spontaneous note and rhythm, we hope to resonate with the call for peace in Iran, West Asia, and worldwide.

Take advantage of this opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary musical experience that transcends boundaries and advocates for change. Let's unite, raise our voices, and move towards a more peaceful world.

The evening will end with DJ Zoe Bassi