Darrin Verhagen
(Melbourne)
Shinjuku Thief - Sacred Fury
“The purpose of art is to purify the soul through beauty and terror.” - Aristotle
Featuring specifi cally crafted I+T=R visuals, seductive and blistering by turn, this live show showcases Shinjuku Thief applying the purifi cation rite with passion, dedication, and serious theatrical glory. Under a carefully controlled mouse, an occasional mike, and a deft application of keyboard, Verhagen drives a performance designed to act as a tight score for the vision. What the show lacks in chicken dismemberment, it more than makes up for with sheer power, beauty and drama. ‘Shock and awe’ indeed!
Darrin Verhagen is a freelance music writer for dance, theatre and computer games. He has released a variety of albums under his own name, as well as a range of pseudonyms including Shinjuku Thief and Richmann. Darrin has performed his more minimal, experimental sound works at festivals around the globe. He lectures in sound design, soundtrack and electronic music at RMIT university, previously having run the Dorobo record label.
“Blunt musical structures with a breathtaking impact on your soul.” - Audioview, Belgium
Festival Club, PICA Bar
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, 51 James St, Perth Cultural Centre
10pm, Friday 30th Sept & Saturday 1st October
Door Sales $15/$10
