Mira Calix + Alexander's Annexe - Live dates

February 02, 2007

South African born Chantal Passamonte, aka Mira Calix, has been busy of late. From her home in Suffolk, she has been crafting an excellent third studio album for Warp, 'Eyes Set Against The Sun', released on the 12th January.

There is a move away from the pure electronic experiments of previous albums, in favour of some well captured sounds from nature; crisp leaves underfoot, insects calling, falling raindrops, a children's choir. All lend an earthy, organic feel to this wonderfully delicate release. In the words of the Observer, "a weirdly evocative concoction that charms and chills in equal measure".

But that is not all. Teaming up with London Sinfonietta's David Shepard and pianist Sarah Nicolls, Passamonte has been making some beautifully disturbing and richly atmospheric sounds under the name of Alexander's Annexe. Taking a single instrument - the piano - and stretching, tapping, bending and manipulating it physically and electronically, this is one of Warp's most intreguing and experimental releases of late.

Uncut magazine called it "severely minimal, decidedly unsettling and extrodinarily seductive", while independant music specialists Boomkat say "if you want a record that challenges you and isn’t afraid to excite your mind then look no further".

2007 see's both projects taken out of the studio and on the road... Don't miss your chance to see these incredible live shows!

2007 Dates

19.03 - Coulchester Arts Centre. Mira Calix presents: Alexander's Annexe
05.04 - Moscow @ Moscow International Performing Arts Centre (with London Sinfonietta) & Afterparty @ Ikira Club [dj set]
07.04 - Geneva, Electron Festival @ BFM www.electronfestival.ch [AA]
04.05 - London @ Kilburn Luminaire [solo] (+ shadow orchestra)
15.06 - Barcelona, Sonar Festival @ The Auditorium [AA]
16.06 Barcelona, Sonar Festival @ The day venue [solo]

Check live dates / releases / audio etc on the lovely new websites:
www.miracalix.com
www.alexandersannexe.com

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