11/23 CONTEMPORALE Series: BILL CALLAHAN Shanghai Show
[:en]“One of America's most enigmatic singer-songwriters. Bill Callahan has frequently been hailed as the Leonard Cohen of his generation.”– The Telegraph. On Sunday November 23, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Hall will be treated to a unique acoustic performance, another first for the newly minted venue.[:zh]CONTEMPORALE,来自于Contemporary和Opera两个单词的组合,从字面上即可获知,这将是一次气质优雅的古典音乐和特立独行的当代流行音乐之间的碰撞。2014年11月,由Split Works策划,上海交响乐团呈现的“CONTEMPORALE 当代变奏”系列演出将继续将世界优秀音乐人的独立音乐带到音乐厅。[:]
10/17 & 18 WOOOZY OFFLINE #5: UNTOLD
[:en] “Dunning deserves to be commended for successfully pushing his sound in a fresh direction.” – Pitchfork After the jam-packed music festival […]
10/18 Split Works Presents: LUBOMYR MELNYK
[:en]On October 18th, Split Works brings one of the most exciting and innovative pianists playing world stages today to the newly opened Yue Fu in Beijing. Nestled in the upper reaches of PopMOMA and with a lovely skyline view, Yue Fu presents a stunning location for the special sunset show we have planned for our Beijing friends. [:zh]10月18日,我们将世界元老级钢琴大师Lubomyr Melnyk超凡脱俗的独立音乐带到京城最棒的爵士酒吧——Yue Fu。Yue Fu坐落于当代MOMA蔓兰酒店第15层,拥有优雅的环境和专业的音效,北京朋友们将在惊叹黑白键上跳跃的灵动之音之余,亦能在高处以唯美的视角欣赏到北京秋天的黄昏日落美景,这绝对会是一次浪漫奇妙的绝佳体验。[:]
10/19 CONTEMPORALE Series: LUBOMYR MELNYK Shanghai Show
[:en]On October 19th, the Split Works // Shanghai Symphony Orchestra partnership series, Contemporale, returns with one of the most interesting and innovative pianists playing world stages today. Master of the “Continuous Piano” technique, Lubomyr Melnyk creates complex layers of sound that rise and fall like the waves of a mighty ocean. Following on from piano poet Moonface, Lubomyr will emerge as a completely different but an equally wonderful experience.[:zh]Lubomyr Melnyk弹奏的旋律是独一无二的——任何一位极简主义或特立独行的实验主义乐迷都将被他的音乐深深吸引,都应该体验一下Melnyk独特惊艳的现场演出。2014年10月,由Split Works策划,上海交响乐团呈现的“CONTEMPORALE 当代变奏”系列演出将实力派钢琴家Lubomyr Melnyk的独立音乐带到音乐厅。[:]
9/16 SPLIT WORKS presents: We Are Wolves + THEESatisfaction
[:en]Split Works gives you a night of double delight coming straight from the artistic hubs of Montreal, Canada and Seattle, Washington USA. Just after Mid Autumn’s full moon, the stars will align to see these soul darlings and hipster kings perform in Beijing within the intimate confines of new hutong hotspot DDC on September 16. Experience the sonic waves of We Are Wolves and be spiritually awakened by the earnest and unorthodox but right-on beats of THEESatisfaction. [:zh]从被誉为艺术之都的加拿大蒙特利尔和美国西雅图,我们将电子朋克狼族We Are Wolves和爵士嘻哈双子星THEESatisfaction不远千里带到北京。这是两支风格迥异却都带有迷幻色彩的乐队,他们将于9月16日在北京黄昏黎明俱乐部同台演出,为乐迷献上一个双重惊喜的夜晚![:]
9/14 Split Works brings the noise to Shanghai House of Vans
[:en]Shanghai, China (September 4, 2014) - Building upon an unwavering commitment to creative expression, Vans – the original action sports and apparel brand is pleased to announce the full line-up of the House of Vans Shanghai: a unique and participative space for all. For the first stop of the tour in Shanghai, the House of Vans will be opening its doors at Central Studios on September 12th -14th, with a full range of music, art, and skateboarding activations: free and open to all![:zh]致力于创意自我表达精神的传播,Vans很高兴地宣布House of Vans系列活动——一个独一无二的,但又对所有人免费开放的创意空间即将登录亚洲。作为亚洲系列活动的首站,9月12日至9月14日House of Vans上海将在奂镜Central Studios带来全球以及本土创意人提供的丰富艺术互动项目、音乐演出和滑板文化体验。[:]
SPLIT WORKS presents: JIM KROFT
[:en]“Jim Kroft is a magnificent composer who showcases his songs beautifully. Parallels can be drawn from Scottish pop-romantic David Bowie and Nick Kershaw”. Split Works looks forward to welcoming audiences across China to experience the artistic ambitions of Jim Kroft. [:zh]“Jim Kroft创作的歌曲美轮美奂,能看到英国浪漫主义流行音乐教父David Bowie和Nick Kersha的影子。” 这一次,我们有幸将Jim Kroft邀请到中国,他将和他的黄金搭档——吉他手Ben Barritt一起,加入8月底举办的摩登天空音乐节的演出阵容,并从九月起在北京江湖酒吧驻唱两周后,在中国六个城市展开巡演,让全国各地的乐迷都能领略到这位英俊小生的独特音乐魅力![:]
SPLIT WORKS presents: We Are Wolves
[:en]Straight from the hipster heaven of Montreal Canada, Split Works gives you We Are Wolves. Just after the Mid Autumn’s full moon, these wolves will be ravaging through China on a four city tour from September 10th to 16th. Although We Are Wolves have played over 500 concerts worldwide, this will be their debut tour in China. Expect waves of psychedelic euphoria to wash over audiences in a fit of fury to get the floor spazzing out to the howls of We Are Wolves. [:zh]目前为止We Are Wolves辗转世界各国已举办500多场演出。这一次Split Works将他们邀请到了中国展开四城巡演,其中第四场北京站,他们将与美国R&B-Hiphop说唱双人组THEESatisfaction同台共演,迷幻爵士嘻 + 独立舞曲摇滚,为乐迷带来前所未有的别致混搭体验![:]
9/21 CONTEMPORALE Series: MOONFACE Shanghai Show
[:en]Thanks to the foresight of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Split Works is privileged and overjoyed to be pioneering a new concept to bring globally renowned contemporary independent artists to symphony halls normally reserved for the largest promoters and orchestras. Each month this autumn, beginning with the Poet Pianist Moonface on Sunday September 21, experience sparkling and neoteric sounds that will reverberate around walls usually reserved for string quartets and horn sections.[:zh]CONTEMPORALE,来自于Contemporary和Opera两个单词的组合,从字面上即可获知,这将是一次气质优雅的古典音乐和特立独行的当代流行音乐之间的碰撞。2014年9月,由Split Works策划,上海交响乐团呈现的“CONTEMPORALE 当代变奏”系列演出即将揭开帷幕。[:]
SPLIT WORKS presents: MOONFACE CHINA TOUR
[:en]Split Works is privileged and overjoyed to be pioneering a new concept to bring globally renowned contemporary independent artists to audiences in China. Each month this autumn, beginning with the Poet Pianist Moonface on Wednesday September 17th, experience sparkling and neoteric sounds that will reverberate around venue walls normally reserved for electric guitars and drum sets. [:zh]Split Works非常荣幸和自豪地宣布,我们将开创一个全新的理念:将世界知名的当代独立艺术家带到中国与观众见面。从即将到来的九月到年末,每月将有一位艺术家,在北京Livehouse为乐迷带来不同以往的演出体验。首先,将由Wolf Parade成员Spencer Krug的个人乐团Moonface在9月为大家带来儒雅动人的嗓音和细腻柔和的钢琴弹奏。[:]
9/20 WOOOZY OFFLINE #4: NGUZUNGUZU
[:en]Wooozy Offline won’t stop at Nguzunguzu. In October we’ll be welcoming to China a true pioneer in the form of Untold (aka Jack Dunning). This is the guy who gave James Blake his break when he put out Blake’s first release on his Hemlock Recording imprint. In November, we are super stoked to be bringing rising star Lone, whose new album Reality Testing has been receiving rave reviews. He will bring his full A/V live show to China. [:zh]Nguzunguzu是今年下半年无解电场系列活动的序曲,接下来无解电场还将在10月带来英国舞曲界目前最为引领潮流的先锋人物Untold,现在已经大名鼎鼎的James Blake当初便是在他的厂牌Hemlock下发表了第一张作品,并开始引人注目。而在11月,无解电场则会邀请来刚发表了《Reality Testing》这张今年最受好评专辑之一的Lone,他会带着自己的多媒体音乐演出首次来到中国。[:]
7/19 & 21 Wooozy Community Films #6: The Story of Common People
[:en]Extra: Pitchfork TV presents Mac DeMarco’s short documentary film “Pepperoni Playboy” Exlusive Chinese and English subtitle. Free for entry[:zh]7月19日和21日,我们将分别在8个城市举办新一期无解放映会,放映2006年BBC 3出品的PULP纪录片《THE STORY OF COMMON PEOPLE》,和Pitchfork TV今年出品的MAC DEMARCO巡演短片《PEPPERONI PLAYBOY》。其中前者的字幕与@夏末秋字幕组合作,后者由我们独立完成。[:]