The Oude Kerk presents Silence #51, a compelling music performance by Amsterdam-based artist DJ Upsammy. This unique site-specific event merges contemporary electronic sounds with the profound acoustics of the historic church. Upsammy's distinctive style, known for organic textures and fluid tempos, creates an immersive sonic experience for visitors.
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Silence #51 is a site-specific music performance by Dutch artist and DJ Upsammy, held in the Oude Kerk. The performance explores the intersection of sound and space, with Upsammy creating music that shifts between tempos and moods.
The Oude Kerk presents Silence #51, a unique music performance featuring Amsterdam-based artist and DJ Upsammy (Thessa Torsing). This event is a site-specific creation tailored for the historic architecture of the Oude Kerk, aiming to evoke a sense of both comfort and desolation through sound. Upsammy's musical style is characterized by its organic touch, fluid shifts in tempo, and melodic richness, often enhanced by collaborations with visual artists. Upsammy, a versatile Dutch artist, has established a significant presence in the contemporary music scene. Her work is influenced by her background in Image and Media Technology, exploring the interplay between sound, photography, and video. She is known for her residencies at NTS Radio and Amsterdam's Garage Noord, and has performed at major festivals like Unsound and Rewire. Her releases have appeared on labels such as Nous’klaer Audio, Dekmantel, and PAN. This particular performance is a collaboration with Kanaal40.
Tickets for this event were available and are now marked as 'uitverkocht' (sold out).
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