Tension & Fusion: Exploring Synthesis in Modern Media
Saturday, 23 November 2024 Time: 1pmThis free admission electronic music concert is presented by staff and students of Liverpool Hope University.
A reflective exploration of synthesis, bridging past techniques with present innovations. Over the course of an hour, three performances demonstrate the evolving relationship between traditional analogue synthesisers and modern digital processing, showing how these tools coexist, interact, and influence one another.
The event begins with Manoli Moriaty, whose performance blends ambient drones with field recordings. These recordings are integrated into the synthesis process, modulating the sound to create a seamless fusion of natural and synthetic textures. The result is a slow-evolving, atmospheric soundscape, touching on the darker shades of urban life while evoking a quiet sense of hope.
Next, John Lowndes and Adam Hart present a collaboration that merges traditional analogue synthesis with influences from Italo disco, microtonality, and indie music. Using an array of synthesisers, their performance moves fluidly through different moods and tonalities, combining familiar synthesis techniques with experimental song structures.
The concert concludes with Transient Shapes, Liverpool Hope’s student-led electronic ensemble. Their high-energy set draws inspiration from krautrock, Detroit techno, synthwave, and Eurobeat, offering nods to synthesiser-driven music from the past 60 years, all woven into a dynamic, danceable performance.
Ticket Details
Free Admission (no tickets are required)