We posted the trailer to this video a last week. Well, here's the full version, and great one it is too!
"Two years ago Motor City Drum Ensemble was one of the busiest DJs on the circuit, with a string of popular EPs and a hit mix under his belt. But suddenly, the Stuttgart native disappeared from public view, and his once-packed release schedule all but dried up. These days he's back on tour, which is where we find him in the latest edition of . RA shadowed Plessow from Boiler Room and Corsica Studios in London to a gig in Aix-en-Provence and an appearance at Lyon's Nuits Sonores festival, with a stopover at his new home in Utrecht in between. In our time together, he told us about his temporary withdrawal from DJ life, what happened during his enforced break and what's changed since then."
Despite calling the event ‘Warm’, the recently held performance at Salihara Theater was proven to be far from warm but more sweaty hot.
Reading through the event pamphlet, audiences were prepared to witness an wrapped under what was explained as heat and stage lights that could go up to 45 degrees.
We had no idea what to expect.
On Saturday, 15th of June, 'Warm' became the second out of the six other performances held weekly in a program by Salihara called . The name itself is derived from two words, and wheretheprogram is intended to become a small festival showcasing the art forms of collective theatre groups.
Before the show started, audiences were already welcomed by the thick and humid air, as if pushing us to understand the uneasiness performers will soon deal with. 30 minutes in, the room was crowded, each seat were occupied, and the fascination over the intense heat slowly became quiet irritation of people fanning themselves with show booklets and wiping off each droplets of sweat.
The main intention of the heated room was to take this form of circus-theater into the next level. The elasticity of acrobats are defined by their tight grip. Sweat, no matter how little, can disrupt the overall concentration and balance of the artists. This was however, was the challenge the duo acrobats, and were aiming for.
For an intense 45 minutes, the swayed movements of the two men were accompanied by the bold vocals of actress - giving her own life to the performance. Every movement, every interaction were narrated with an Indonesian translation of 's script with the same title 'Warm.' The script is represented by a women as she trails off her sensual imagination. continuingherwild exploration of erotic thoughts between the union of any human beings.
The presence of actress Ine Febriyanti gave the narration a very raunchy and erotic feel to it. If the movements between the two acrobats stood alone, the performance was anything but vulgar, in fact it wasn’t even sensual, the union of the two men were graceful in their embrace. What was admired throughout the show is undeniably - other than the totality of characters all three performers - was the intense focus Alexandre Fray and Frederic Arsenault had to pick each other up. Especially after realizing during the last few minutes, the unbearable heat would sooner or later break their mentality and physique. Clearly, an immeasurable amount of trust to go through each jump was no doubt a value they shared - especially having explained of their 16 years of performing together.
As we, the audience, admired each word and movement, by the end of the show we were drenched in sweat from head to toe and to our surprise, as we got out the hall gave a rare comment of how breezy Jakarta became for us. Giving us a perfect ending to cool down from the heated performance.
, the project of , friend of W_Music and one of our favourite music archivists and recently performed set at . Can't wait for this dude to tour South East Asia! Watch this space...
Art appreciation courses are mostly formulated for students in the art and design department. However, the challenge arises for Mitha Budhyarto to take the context of appreciation into a setting where students have limited interest of the arts. How does one push for a knowledgable art engagement? Mitha Budhyarto shares her story.
One of the things that make Jakarta (or any city, really) incomplete is its lack of outdoor events. Sure, we have festivals from time to time, but the day-to-day chaos of the city pushes most social activities indoors. Large, air-conditioned shopping malls often become Jakartans’ first choice because they are more convenient than the alternatives – especially with the unsupportive traffic. People can shop, eat, chat with friends, and if the mall is big enough, they can even get a bit of exercise by simply walking from one end of the building to the other.
While this system seems to work to a certain extent, it’s probably not the most ideal. There are many factors – the heavy pollution, the traffic, etc. – that make outdoor events difficult to organize in Jakarta and it might take a while for us to find a solution. Bandung, on the other hand, has an advantage that Jakarta does not. It’s smaller, the air there is fresher, and most importantly, there are people who believe that there are things that can be done in open spaces.
House The House, a Bandung-based design collective specializing in environmental regeneration, collaborated with EOC and PT Kereta Api Indonesia to present .
But what is Keuken?
The word itself means “kitchen” in Dutch, strongly implying the presence of food in the event. After all, if food can’t lure people out of the house – where they probably spend hours and hours watching television or browsing the Internet – what can? The event’s concept combines two of humanity’s most inherent desires: eating and being in the company of others.
But that’s not all there is to it. The first Keuken festival was held on July 24, 2011 along East Cikapundung. The motto was: Trying to get the residents of a city – no matter how small the city may be – to participate in a huge social event definitely requires a lot of effort and dedication. After days, months, and years of taking the same route, or frequenting the same shops make us forget that we only do so because the city is ours – and it is these big events that can connect its owners.
This year, however, the team behind Keuken decided to take the festival to the next level. Instead of turning a street into a venue – a part of the city that we frequently see and pass, and therefore constantly reminds of its existence – at an abandoned train station in Cikudapateuh. It’s easy to claim ownership of what you always see, but it’s not as easy to do so when you hardly ever lay eyes on it – even harder when you don’t know it exists. House The House transformed the event from an everyday, familiar vibe to a historical one. And it was indeed an interesting experience.
Seeing so many food stalls selling different kinds of munchies (from assorted fritters to an Indonesian take on ramen) and music performances by bands such as and – all of which are products of more recent times – in a place so connected with the past made me realize that it is important to engage the inhabitants of a city with their current surroundings, as well as the city’s history.
The fact that Keuken #4 was packed with visitors throughout the entire day shows that there is a demand for fun activities that aren’t consumer-oriented (which malls tend to promote) and more natural and social.
Respected New York dance/electronica label (Long Island Electrical Systems) have sent tons of upfront stuff stuff to , our favourite European label. This stellar mix compiled by the chaps at the Rush Hour store is the result...
"So, here's how shit went down - L.I.E.S. sent a ton of new shit to the RH distribution wing. Distribution lost their shit. People needed to hear this shit. Store heds, Ocke & Robert, burnt that shit, mixed that shit...taped it. (Yes, we all talk like Method Man round here, for real, son..)
Enjoy. We think it's the shit."
Backstage Life Bareng Grrrl Gang di Episode Kelima Vindy Ngapain?
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Son of another Indonesian great, multi-instrumentalist-Jack Lesmana, Indra Lesmana is a child prodigy who learned how to master the keys at a young age, with his first performances done at the age of ten to an audience of hundreds and thousands, and his first album released when he was 12 years old. From child to adulthood, Indra Lesmana has dedicated his life to music.
With currently over 50 albums released, his musical endeavors are not restricted to jazz, Indra Lesmana has also released a multitude of critically acclaimed pop records, winning a BASF Award for his meaningful pop numbers. Currently busy promoting the first LLW record, LLW being his modern jazz trio with bassist-Barry Likumahuwa and drummer-Sandy Winarta, Indra Lesmana spared some time our of his busy schedule to talk to W_Music about some highlights from his three decade-long career, LLW, and leaves the viewers and aspiring musicians some words of wisdom. Enjoy!
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Invent Your Future
Temukan siapa dirimu dan bagaimana karaktermu menentukan arah masa depan.
