Composer blurs genres with soul-awakening sound
Greeting the crowd to a welcoming applause, the lone musician carefully dons a pair of gloves, wets them in a nearby bucket and takes a seat at his throne, surrounded by an impressive set-up of keyboards, synthesisers, amps and a conspicuously intriguing glass harmonica.
He lifts his hands above the spindle-looking device (made of glass bowls, producing sound through friction) and delivers an eerie, tranquil melody to the hushed crowd.
A perfect introduction to the intimate and unconventional performance of Nils Frahm.
Held at the formerly defunct East Perth Power Station, the Berlin-based pianist, composer and producer unveiled his unique fusion of classical and ambient-electronic music in a mesmerising display of talent.