Universal Assembly Unit

Rushes

For LCO's concert with Rival Consoles and Claire Singer in the Queen Elizabeth Hall, we transformed the stage with a giant infinity mirror spanning 12 metres across which reflected live audio-reactive visuals into a portal of light. The visuals responded to the monolithic work 'Rushes' by Michael Gordon, an hour-long wall of sound made up of pulsating, hypnotic, and slowly shifting patterns, performed by an instrumental ensemble of seven bassoon players. The frequency and density of the music were mapped onto the length of the wall, so the audience could perceive the shifting movements of sound as the visable accumulation of particles building up and dissipating over time.

For Claire Singer's organ piece, the players were hidden behind the mirrored installation, so the audience began by looking at their own reflection, and as the hall lights darkened, the players emerged as a haunting apparition.

ART DIRECTION & INSTALLATION DESIGN
Samantha Lee

MUSIC
London Contemporary Orchestra
Claire M Singer
Ryan Lee West (Rival Consoles)

VENUE
Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre

SUPPORTED BY
Arts Council England
Cockayne Foundation

GENERATIVE VISUALS
Off World (Campbell Morgan & Maria Loks-Thompson)

SOUND ENGINEER
Simon Hendry

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
iiode.live

PHOTOGRAPHY
Bruce Atherton and Jana Chiellino

LIVE VISUAL CONTROL
Robert Raths (for Rival Consoles)