ECHOES 2025

Описание: "ECHOES" is a live audio-visual performance that blurs the boundaries between classical traditions, visual art and contemporary sound design. The musical program weaves together Skepper's most beloved compositions from his suite of six solo albums with new works. A showcase his mastery of grand piano, electric cello, modular synthesiser with cutting-edge electronics, ECHOES is an immersive multi-sensory experience.

Skepper's music takes listeners on an emotional journey through themes of love, liberation and hope. The program includes crowd favourites like “For Our Freedom" and “My Toy Piano”, alongside new compositions, offering both longtime followers and new listeners a chance to immerse themselves in his sonic universe. His musical style connects him to contemporary and minimalist composers like Ludovico Einaudi, Max Richter, Phillip Glass and Ólafur Arnalds, positioning him at the forefront of innovative ambient and modern classical electronic and experimental music.

SOUND TRACK LIST

Modular Synthesiser Soundscape Ambient #4 [unreleased - forthcoming] 0:00 - 0:07
Japanese Ascetics with Heart Beats [contrapuntal 004]

TRANSCEND from the album Parnassus [contrapuntal 002] 0:08 - 0:41

Italian Dream from the album In The Field [contrapuntal 004] 0:42 - 0:47

ETIENNE MARCEL from the album Inimitable [contrapuntal 003] 0:48 - 1:08

Turkish Dervish from the album In The Field [contrapuntal 004] 1:09 - 1:20

INTRODUCING from the album Apodictic [contrapuntal 005] 1:21 - 1:40

Midnight in Moscow [unreleased - forthcoming] 1:41 - 1:44

WETSLEEVES [unreleased - forthcoming] 1:45 - 2:10

Cello Improvisation + Sound Scape [improvised] 2:11 - 2:40

MY TOY PIANO from the album Parnassus [contrapuntal 002] 2:41 - 3:18


A LITTLE ABOUT THE MELBOURNE PREMIERE

contrapuntal presents
ECHOES
Live at the Fitzroy Town Hall
DATE: Saturday 15 March 2025
TICKETS: 85 | 60 *seated event
VENUE: Fitzroy Town Hall, 201 Napier Street, Fitzroy

Melbourne/Naarm-born Benjamin Skepper returns to the iconic Fitzroy Town Hall for an intimate evening of music that spans his two decade journey as a groundbreaking solo contemporary artist. Following the recent release of 3 solo albums on streaming platforms after 15 years on vinyl only, Skepper invites audiences to experience the evolution of his artistry in a captivating live performance.

Returning to the Fitzroy Town Hall after a sell out show last year, this site-specific installation merges past and present, creating a deep listening experience that transcends time and space. Skepper's considered approach to sound, technology and visual art, will transform the venue into a realm of artistic exploration and self-reflection.

Enhancing the sensory journey, a pop-up bar will feature artisanal beers by Japanese craft brewery COEDO as well as premium sake from 450-year-old Tsuki no Katsura in Kyoto, complemented by champagne from Laurent Perrier.

Join us for an unforgettable night as Benjamin Skepper invites all to be part of his beautiful, evolving musical narrative.

Praise for the Artist (Australian Press)

“Skepper holds a great sense of strength as a performer through delicately-shaped phrases and a powerful sense of restraint.” - Limelight

"an emotional, spiritual and intellectual odyssey" (Limelight Arts) ★★★★

"an eclectic genre defier…hacking the strings with the bow like a bread knife" (Sydney Morning Herald) ★★★★

"mesmerising and profound" (Classikon)

THE CREATIVE TEAM

Sound Engineer: Jono from Good Mood Melbourne
Visual Projections: Rose Staff
Video Editing: Rose Staff + Benjamin Skepper
Production: contrapuntal

Supported by:

contrapuntal | Auspicious Arts Projects | LSS Productions | Piano Moves | COEDO | Heron Beverages | Tsuki no Katsura | Dejavu Sake | Laurent Perrier | Nelson Wine Co. | City of Yarra |

Special Thanks: Rolling Stock Recording Rooms | Mycelium Music Studio | Ben Kolaitis | Tilman Robertson | Simon Winkler | James Hebbs