Collider -Solo in Red, Multi-Media Development
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of $3,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 16th Aug 2012 at 2:00AM.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
"Kynan Robinson's new piece Solo in Red is both astoundingly beautiful and original. Setting out to capture the atmospheres of a Cormac McCarthy novel it does all that and more." - Vierre Magazine 2011
In August of 2012 acclaimed Melbourne ensemble Collider will be performing a piece entitled Solo In Red, written by the ensemble's trombone player and highly accomplished composer Kynan Robinson. The piece will be performed as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival program over 3 nights at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
Here's what Kynans says about the work
"Kynan Robinson's new piece Solo in Red is both astoundingly beautiful and original. Setting out to capture the atmospheres of a Cormac McCarthy novel it does all that and more." - Vierre Magazine 2011
In August of 2012 acclaimed Melbourne ensemble Collider will be performing a piece entitled Solo In Red, written by the ensemble's trombone player and highly accomplished composer Kynan Robinson. The piece will be performed as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival program over 3 nights at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
Here's what Kynans says about the work
"With my new piece, Solo in Red, I feel as thoughI have found the creative and artistic expression/voice i have been searching for my entire career.The piece takes its inspiration from the writings of the hugely important American author Cormac McCarthy.My collision with McCarthy’s writing came at a time when I was formulating my ideas for this piece of music. In McCarthy’s work I found a literary parody for my musical concepts; the themes and atmospheres he creates, that so absorb you as a reader, were very similar to what i was interested in creating.
McCarthy's writing and the atmosphere he creates has a sparseness, detachment and tension and is always touched with a dry wit. He presents both the absolute beauty and absolute ugliness of existence, often within the same sentence. To me his works sits somewhere in the place of the spirit world and if you enter it it will often bring forth both frightening and peaceful truths.
In the composition of Solo In Red I am making a very personal statement on life and it’s deep sadness, only matched by its overwhelming beauty.
The many elements of this show, including performing with the incredible ensemble Collider, plus the multimedia production, all lend themselves to an experience that is both powerful and transporting for any audience member.
I am very excited to be presenting my new work at the Melbourne Recital Center and as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival. The Recital Center has many great memories for me both as a performer and audience member. It is a building of such beautiful dynamics and delightful aesthetics that it is almost the perfect place to hear this work."
Previously performed at a development show at the Melbourne venue, 45 Downstairs in December 2011, this performance left the audience awe inspired and has subsequently received both public and media accolades. This is a truly unique piece of music. Furthermore there lies an exciting opportunity to create a tourable show that can be performed at festivals worldwide and showcase Melbourne artists, and this unique and highly creative work.
McCarthy's writing and the atmosphere he creates has a sparseness, detachment and tension and is always touched with a dry wit. He presents both the absolute beauty and absolute ugliness of existence, often within the same sentence. To me his works sits somewhere in the place of the spirit world and if you enter it it will often bring forth both frightening and peaceful truths.
In the composition of Solo In Red I am making a very personal statement on life and it’s deep sadness, only matched by its overwhelming beauty.
The many elements of this show, including performing with the incredible ensemble Collider, plus the multimedia production, all lend themselves to an experience that is both powerful and transporting for any audience member.
I am very excited to be presenting my new work at the Melbourne Recital Center and as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival. The Recital Center has many great memories for me both as a performer and audience member. It is a building of such beautiful dynamics and delightful aesthetics that it is almost the perfect place to hear this work."
Previously performed at a development show at the Melbourne venue, 45 Downstairs in December 2011, this performance left the audience awe inspired and has subsequently received both public and media accolades. This is a truly unique piece of music. Furthermore there lies an exciting opportunity to create a tourable show that can be performed at festivals worldwide and showcase Melbourne artists, and this unique and highly creative work.
Collider is
Kynan Robinson
Anita Hustas
Jason Bunn
Ronny Ferella
Andrea Keeble
WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP?
We would like to further develop work, taking it well beyond a musical experience into an totally immersive show and we need your help to get there! Your support would enable us to engage with Melbourne based artists and multimedia designers Michelle Robinson, Dotahn Caspi and Sean Kelly to create an atmosphere mirroring the music, which incorporates lighting design and an intensive and immersive multi-media component (animation/projection). The pledge will pay for the development and presentation of this aspect of the show.
The atmosphere they will create will sit in harmony with the music, drawing from Kynan’s original concept and intent used for the it's creation. These atmospheres can be described as highly effecting, minimal, haunting, individual and capturing both the deep sadness and ecstasy found in every moment in life, deeply spiritual.
WHERE TO FROM THERE?
The aim is to put create a truly world class, polished show. There has been interest from numerous Australian and international festivals already, any extra funds over our pledge will help get us there. Furthermore the work will be pitched at writers festivals worldwide, a very unique concept for this market, opening up huge potential for this piece and the ensemble. These initial shows are in Melbourne. If you cant get to them but would like to contribute make sure you let us know so we can include you when we come to your part of the world.
WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP?
We would like to further develop work, taking it well beyond a musical experience into an totally immersive show and we need your help to get there! Your support would enable us to engage with Melbourne based artists and multimedia designers Michelle Robinson, Dotahn Caspi and Sean Kelly to create an atmosphere mirroring the music, which incorporates lighting design and an intensive and immersive multi-media component (animation/projection). The pledge will pay for the development and presentation of this aspect of the show.
The atmosphere they will create will sit in harmony with the music, drawing from Kynan’s original concept and intent used for the it's creation. These atmospheres can be described as highly effecting, minimal, haunting, individual and capturing both the deep sadness and ecstasy found in every moment in life, deeply spiritual.
WHERE TO FROM THERE?
The aim is to put create a truly world class, polished show. There has been interest from numerous Australian and international festivals already, any extra funds over our pledge will help get us there. Furthermore the work will be pitched at writers festivals worldwide, a very unique concept for this market, opening up huge potential for this piece and the ensemble. These initial shows are in Melbourne. If you cant get to them but would like to contribute make sure you let us know so we can include you when we come to your part of the world.
A huge thanks for your support for the Arts and in particular your personal support and belief in this idea. It means a great deal and inspires us to continue on.
We will be posting samples of the music to be perfromed and other news about the projects development at http://www.facebook.com/collideraustralia and http://www.reverbnation.com/collideraustralia
Satisfaction, knowing that great art is getting out there and you’ve made us smile!
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A thank-you, mention on the ensembles website and Kynan Robinson website.
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A thank-you/ mention on Kynan's blog and Collider websites, A CD of the work plus an extra CD of Collider's earlier work
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Be quick - this reward will give you that warm glow as well as save you some bucks!<br /><br /> You get a HARDBACK PASS to the MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The Hardback Pass gives you priority queuing and a guaranteed seat to the four Keynote Events and all seven Big Ideas events, as well as general admission to any two regular events of your choice. A strictly limited number of Hardback Passes are available. <br /><br /> Value: $350 (transferrable)
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A thank-you, mention on the ensembles website and Kynan Robinson and Collider website PlUS<br /><br /> 2 Tickets to the premier PLUS 2 CDs
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2 Tickets to the premier, 2 CDs PLUS a mention/sponsorship logo on the The Melbourne Recital centre show’s program.<br /><br /><br /><br /> A FREE CONCERT FOR YOU AND UP TO 9 FRIENDS AT AN INTIMATE MELBOURNE VENUE
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A big thank-you as well as a PAPERBACK PASS to the MELBOURNE WRITERS FESTIVAL PLUS 2 COLLIDER CDS:<br /><br /><br /><br /> The PAPERBACK Pass gives you access to five regular festival events, plus two bonus events on Fridays, all at a significant discount to the individual ticket price. The pass is valid for one entry to each of the events of your choice.VALUE: $95 Adult, $85 Concession (non transferrable)
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