The Los Angeles Philharmonic presents CONCRETE FREQUENCY, a festival assembled to examine and celebrate the elements that define a city. The events take place from January 4 till January 17, 2008.
Not to be missed in this series will be:
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Architect Frank Gehry and CONCRETE FREQUENCY Director David Robertson discussing the concept of the modern city on Saturday, January 5th from 2pm to 4pm. This discussion is especially timely as the Gehry designed Grand Avenue Project will begin construction across the street at about the same time. This event is free of charge. RSVP at this link.
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SONGS OF THE CITY on Tuesday, January 8th at 8pm will feature multiple performances from artists whose lives exist on the road. Artists include Marc Bianchi (Her Space Holiday; xoxo, panda), Biirdie, Sean Lennon, Franklin Bruno (The Human Hearts). Zooey Deschanel, John Doe (a founder of the band X), Inara George (The Bird And The Bee), Stevie Jackson (Belle And Sebastian), Sondre Lerche, Kyp Malone (TV on the Radio), Money Mark, Bob Mould,(a founder of the band Hüsker Dü), Zach Rogue (Rogue Wave), Daniel Rossen (Grizzly Bear), and Annie Stella. Additional guests will be announced at a later date. Ticket prices range $15 – $26. From the LA Phil Press Release:
Walt Disney Concert Hall becomes the living room for the city with this intimate evening, as these urban troubadours share the songs that have become the lo-fi soundtrack to our inner-city existence — joy, urgency, depression, and heartache expressing the raw emotions contained and cultivated in the city.
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MAN MACHINE IN THE DIGITAL CITY will feature performances by Cornelius and Plaid on Thursday, January 17th at 9pm . This night of swirling sounds will surely trigger something deep within your urban consciousness. From LAPhil.com:
Tokyo’s Cornelius delivers electronic psychedelia while dissecting layers of technology, urban culture, and pop music. Going beyond techno, British duo Plaid produces digitalized abstract musical art, from ominous crackles to beat-heavy melodies. Don’t miss this rare, live performance, featuring cut-up sonic assemblages and wildly experimental visuals.
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Screenings of the films METROPOLIS (on 1-7), TAXI DRIVER (1-14), and A CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1-15) at the Arclight with question and answer sessions afterwards.
More information from LAPhil.com.
