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Yasuaki Shimizu + Carl Stone

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Two highly innovative, maverick composers present a night of aural experimentation projected through four-channel surround sound.

Following the re- releases of his new wave group Mariah’s Utakata No Hibi and his 1982 solo album Kakashi, Yasuaki Shimizu has become the latest artist from the Japanese underground scene of the ‘80s to pique the interest of insatiable crate-diggers. His music, equal parts joyful and mysterious, takes listeners on a musical journey from ambient jazz to wonky pop, using saxophone, electronics and piano. Here he performings as a duo with sound artist Ray Kunimoto.

The evening will feature an opening set from live computer music pioneer Carl Stone, presenting material from his forthcoming album Electronic Music from the Eighties and Nineties, due for release in May 2018. His music juxtaposes samples from sources as diverse as Bach and Eurotrash superstars, often set against field recordings, vocalisms and resonances, all in real time.

Tagged with: Contemporary music Japanese Innovators

Approximate set times:

7.30pm Carl Stone

8.30pm Yasuaki Shimizu & Ray Kunimoto

Subject to change

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Location
161 Old St
London
EC1V 9NG

Nearby public transport
The closest London Underground station is Old Street.The nearest National Rail station is Old Street (for Great Northern services), with Liverpool Street, Farringdon, Blackfriars and City Thameslink all within walking distance. Bus services running to LSO St Luke's are 55, 243 (stop nearest to LSO St Luke's), 43, 76, 141, 205, 214, 271. 

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