Sunday 12th Nov
Doors 3pm for Book/CD Swap
Music 4pm
$15 tickets
Maximum Anything a new initiative aimed at presenting new and exciting music. Artists are free to be who they want, as is the audience.
This is just the beginning. Or is it? You might remember Lebowskis, you might be thinking “hang on, I go to Cross St a lot!”. These are all true thoughts! But this is the beginning of Maximum Anything. A new once a month curated evening of music (as well as food, drink and other fun activities) at The Merri-bek City Bandroom (AKA Cross St). This venue is and has historically been such a hub for the creative community in Melbourne and we want to help it grow more.
Oliver Ledi Hanane's C.A.G.E Squares Project: '4 Plus 2'
C.A.G.E Squares (Chance-Assisted Generative Exercise) is a method of generating stimulus for musical composition by incorporating a degree of chance within the creative process. It is comprised of several categories of pre-prepared prompts (squares), which participants blindly draw from prior to composing, directly informing the outcomes of the final composition. The ensemble convenes just prior to the performance and each member is allocated a 30-minute timed period to complete a playable piece of music using the this process. The compositions are then immediately performed to a live audience. The pieces are not rehearsed, only a verbal description accompanies the physical score. The concept aims to showcase the musical and compositional sensibilities of the musicians as they navigate new musical terrain and relationships without preparation.
The ‘4 Plus 2’ iteration brings together six improvisers; four voices and two rhythm players. The musicians will collaborate to write a suite of music in the aforementioned manner, that showcases the interconnected relationship between vocal expression and rhythmic instrumental playing within an improvisational setting.
With the talents of:
Greta Williams - Vox
Callum Mintzis - Trom/Piano
Oscar France - Keyboard &Synth
Ali Watts - Bass & Effects