January 26, 2014: ACSH #30, Paolo Angeli

January 14, 2014    Ass-crack Stage-hack

On January 26, Esc.rec. presents edition 30 of the Ass-crack Stage-hack (ACSH). This is also the first edition taking place in Theater Bouwkunde.

Eighteen strings, small hammers, propellers, springs, separate outputs for each string and everyday objects form the basis of free improvisation. Paolo Angeli employs all of these elements to produce layered sounds on his modified ‘orchestra’ guitar. The result is an ever-changing portrait where – in real time – remnants can be found of ‘canto a chitarra’, Tasgia choirs, free jazz, punk noise, drum & bass and avant pop. A creative blend of tradition and innovation in a poetic discourse between melody and sound.

Guitarist Paolo Angeli hails from Sardinia, where a unique tradition of improvisation between singer and guitarist exists. The sound of the Sardinian guitar is poised between that of the folk guitar and the acoustic bass. Angeli has done extensive research into the possibilities of the instrument, and enhanced the original guitar with a tangled multiplicity of modifications. Angeli plays with both feet on six pedals, controlling small hammer elements giving rhythmic impulses to the individual strings. Angeli strums his instrument, but also plays it with a bow, combined with electronic devices. All with uncanny virtuosity.

It has been 7 years since I last booked Paolo Angeli for a show in Deventer. That was even before I started the Ass-crack Stage-hack series. And it was really impressive, so I’m thrilled that he’s agreed to come back for more, after all this time!

Date: 26 January 2014
Start: 16:00 hrs.
Entrance: 10 euro
Location: Theater Bouwkunde, Klooster 2-4, Deventer