Kaja Draksler – matter 100

Running time: 90 min

Kaja Draksler, piano, keyboards, vocoder; Lena Abeba, vocals; Marta Warelis, keyboards; Andy Moor, guitar; Samo Kutin, prepared hurdy gurdy; Macio Moretti, drums, analog synthesizer

matter 100 was a commission by the Bimhuis, Amsterdam. In matter 100, Kaja Draksler moves towards song and sound – song on the level of form and sound as a navigator and idea generator. She is interested in using basic harmonic structures, coloured and expanded through microtonality, and working with amplification and audio effects to shape the sound of the group. Dean Young’s poetry, sometimes sang, other times narrated, moves between experimentation and surrealism.

The choice of musicians generated inspiration and direction in writing music – Kaja invited artists across generations and musical backgrounds to open the possibilities, provide freshness, and challenge her composing. All the members of this international group have a pronounced sound of their own and a rich musical history, regardless of their age or country of origin.