Sound Affect with VNTG

Thu 16 May 2013, 8.30 pm
ATK

From the organizer:
Monthly live music showcase continues, with classical composer and sound artist Vu Nhat Tan being joined by multi-instrumentalist Nguyen Van Thao.

Thao is often referred to as a “one man band” for his ability to improvise across a variety of instruments. He’ll be adding a modern rock-oriented interpretation of the Dan Bau and Dan Nguyet to Tan’s electronic compositions. These two instruments are both classics of traditional Vietnamese music. The Dan Bau, or “Vietnamese Monochord” – perhaps Vietnam’s most famous instrument – needs little introduction, but the Dan Nguyet, or “Moon Lute” is less widely known. Featuring just two relatively slack strings and low frets, the guitar like instrument relies on pushing the strings to achieve bending notes.

Sound Affect is a monthly live music night featuring Vietnamese musicians and hosted by Vu Nhat Tan. Tan is one of the capital’s best known classical composers, noise musicians and sound artists.

Co-organized: The ATK; Hanoi To Go; Hanoi Grapevine

Tickets

Ticket price: VND 100,000. Free entry before 7 pm