branch2branch

is the joint musical endeavour of Richard Harding (guitar, electronics) and Michael Beiert (laptop, synth, electronics).

With a commitment to spontaneity, the duo take the approach of structured improvisation as the basis for their live performances. Small guitar fragments, sampled live, augmented by the hums and whines of an analogue synth, are woven together to create larger soundscapes abound with visual imagery.

Each new performance produces an original sonic tapestry, an imperfect piece with the best of intentions, punctuated by serendipitous moments of true synchronicity.

Richard Harding, guitar
Michael Beiert, live processing

Support act - Blank Canvas Octet

The Blank Canvas Octet is a project exploring free improvisation in music in a large ensemble context. It uses the ‘system 50:50` - where chess clocks are used to bring cohesion to the sound field which can often become cluttered. The result is a dynamic and shifting canvas of sound that allows small discreet sounds to be heard and deeper layers to be felt and expressed. An exciting project to participate in, to witness and to hear.

On system 50:50

“Definitely something with LOADS of possibilities - the reaction in the car driving back was unbelievably positive - no one could remember playing in a large ensemble that was so "open". The openess allowed me to play quietly, which meant the dynamics were incredible for an improvising large ensemble.” - Charlie Collins, improviser, Sheffield.

Blank Canvas Octet, will feature more or less

Alex Scott, Trombone
Ian Simpson Guitar
Paula Kitchen, flute
Pete Jones Guitar
Phil Morton Accidents & Treatments
Robin Hartwell, keyboard

Tuesday April 23rd
Ship and Mitre The Ship & Mitre
33 Dale St, Liverpool L2 2JH,

Doors, the musicians, 7.45 pm
Doors the public 8.00 pm
Event starts 8.15 pm
Admission, free

About system 50:50

System 5050 for more information, just google it! `improvisers networks system 5050`