Join us for an online preview of Swan Songs (Preview), a new suite of tracks composed and performed by Anil Sebastian. Swan Songs was created in response to the installation “Cygnus” by Loomaland; a choreography for robot swans. The concert will be followed by a short Q&A with Submerge director Mike Pony.

Anil Sebastian is a multi-disciplinary artist, member of Icelandic band Hrím and the co-founder and director of London Contemporary Voices. Known for their unique voice and choral collaborations, Anil has worked with Alt-J, Manu Delago & Imogen Heap, as well as contributing three tracks to legendary Björk producer Guy Sigsworth’s debut album Stet.

For Swan Songs, Anil has created a unique sound world that is cinematic yet unpredictable, using extended vocal techniques with AI-app “trAnSition” built in partnership with Japanese coder and synthesist Cherif Hashizume. Beyond the preview, the work will accompany a live installation of Cygnus as part of an upcoming Submerge Season.

Swan Songs was commissioned by Submerge, 2021

http://www.anilsebastian.com/
Supported by Arts Council England #ACEsupported
Photo & Make-up Credit: Dan Laws