VietNamNet Bridge – A cultural collaboration with a series of artist talks and experimental arts performances by Singaporean artists from The Observatory and Norwegian artist MoE will take place at ZeroStation on June 28.
The event is also part of the Transitions 2104 Tour featuring Singapore’s The Observatory and Norwegian band MoE, followed by an intimate discussion about their arts.
Before the event, there will be many workshops and short talks about experimental music at ZeroStation for music lovers.
Singapore group The Observatory was formed in 2001 and is going throughout their journey from folk electronica to dark wave and through multiple line-up changes.
Reflecting the group’s mindset, their songs are observations about life and people, about the human condition from the psyche of the individual, about simple truths rather than big epiphanies.
The Observatory represents a creative space for expression, to question, feel, search, imagine and realize. Their main desire is to take music beyond what is acceptable, to challenge and invigorate audience appreciation for work that is experimental, thought-provoking and unpredictable. Exploring universal themes from a distinctly Singaporean perspective and creating a rich musical tapestry of unconventional structures, progressive sounds and improvisatory forms.
Based in Singapore, the independent rock band has released five albums and several special project releases. Their indie and improvising leanings reflect an obsessive intent to stifle inhibition and undermine mechanical ways of commercial music-making.
The Norwegian band MoE is known for mixing their minimalistic compositions with alternative and experimental approaches that fail to fit in the rock genre. With countless collaborations exceeding the borders of rock and noise, MoE seeks the absolute presence in the execution of the music.
Their recent activity includes touring in Mexico, Japan and Europe, and seeking new collaborations with experimental scenes all over the planet to expand the music. MoE continues working in an unpredictable, noisy and dark landscape, with a broad musical hunger. Over the years MoE have collaborated with musicians and bands such as cellist Okkyung Lee, Lasse Marhaug, John Hegre, The Observatory and Arabrot.
ZeroStation is located at 12 Alley 43, Lam Van Ben Street in HCMC’s District 7. Admission is VND100,000.
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