Circles: things thought at the airport
This piece was performed on March 10, 2019 by Ensemble Nachtlicht and recorded and mixed by Lukas Simma. In it, the musicians reflect on some prompt texts written on the score and then improvise utilizing musical material from the score. In some cases, there is also a suggestion of the form a certain section could...
Joker: the power of perspective
I think nobody really missed the premiere of Todd Philips’ dark, disturbing, unexpected take on the origin story of Batman’s fiercest arch-enemy. Probably it’s going to be one of the best films of this decade, not only because of Joaquin Phoenix’s mesmerizing acting, but also with the refreshing take this movie has regarding stories in...
Ghost in the Shell: humanity in the cyborg
A couple of years ago we witnessed the release of the American take on Masamune Shirou’s legendary manga Ghost in the Shell. That movie was, for me, a complete miss in regards to the story and its themes, and in my opinion only recycled the same old Hollywood themes of fighting for “justice” and “freedom”...
A matter of trust: how do collaborations work?
My mom once told me that the creative process consists of two lines and three spaces. The first space represents chaos, the primary state. All ideas revolve around in the artist’s head, without any order, making a lot of noise. This is where we begin. To be able to create something, we need to pass...