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Event Description/ Synopsis (1-2 paragraphs)
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“Essentially, music is fleeting; its reality is its moment of performance.” – Derek Bailey.
The Observatory engage in a sight and sound performance of simple proportions. There is no grand plan, just pure intuition and interaction. Together with sound cum visual experimentalist Brian O’Reilly, The Observatory continue to explore and develop connections between sound and visuals. Using improvisation and instant composition, we delve deep into the moment to find the effects of reciprocity, the fusion and division of evolving points, the ebb and flow of every infinite moment of the now, opening all doors of the mind and dissolving the self, in the process.
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Biographies of performers
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The Observatory, an independent avant rock band and experimental music group based in Singapore, creates music that’s more than just a distinct sound. Their prolific output of five albums and their artistic emphasis on improvisation reflect a deeper intent, to break down inhibition and undermine the mechanical way of commercial music-making.
The gang of four (Leslie Low, Dharma, Vivian Wang and Bani Haykal) draws inspiration from their Southeast Asian roots and contemporary heroes of new music and art. Their sound changes with every release and project, fusing unconventional structures, Asian rhythms, bold arrangements, improvisation, thought and expression, while borrowing from random music styles to stir up a potent concoction of emotionally powerful extremes.
The Observatory represents a creative force powering musical exploration in all forms unexpected. This year, The Observatory became the first independent and contemporary music group to receive the Major Grant by the Singapore
National Arts Council. The Observatory will continue to pursue international touring, collaborative work with theatre and other arts disciplines whilst challenging the perception of music and invigorating audience appreciation for work that is experimental, thought-provoking and unpredictable.
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