so nah ~ so fern

»so near ~ so far« – in its current project, the guitar duo santorsa~pereyra explores not only the immense sonic possibilities of electric guitar and live electronics, but also dedicates itself to a larger issue: the interplay of proximity and distance. The composers involved, including the Canadian Annesley Black and the Swede Lisa Streich, worked separately on this idea, taking different approaches. Thus, Black, who used to play electric guitar in various bands, wants to put the sound engineering technique of »sidechain triggering« to experimental use, seeking to stage behaviour patterns typical in every duo: rivalry and power struggles, but also support and camaraderie. This leads to a labyrinth of interconnected relations, creating both distance and proximity between the musicians.

​Supported by Kunststiftung NRW