Hit Parade (Rotterdam)

(2013)

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Ten participants lie face down on the ground where they proceed to pound the various surfaces of the square with the microphone one thousand times. The sound of each person’s actions is amplified. Each performer chooses their own rhythm and intensity. They take a pause at every hundred of whatever length they wish.

Presented as part of the International Film Festival Rotterdam, part of “Signals: Sound Stages” curated by Edwin Carels. Monday, January 28, 5pm at Schouwburgplein, Rotterdam.

Participants: Barry Esson, Sato Endo, Tjyying Lui, Judith Vld Made, Kiki Petratou, Marcy Saude, Kate Taylor, LiChun Tseng, Janneke Van Der Putten, Marielle Verdijk.

Photos: Bryony McIntyre