Part 1: Moyang / 先祖 

Tianzhuo Chen & Siko Setyanto feat. Kakushin Nishihara

 

Part 2 ：Seaman/漁師

Tianzhuo Chen & Siko Setyanto feat. Kadapat

 

 

In this two-day performance series, Tianzhuo Chen and Siko Setyanto converge their distinct artistic visions to create a transformative experience on the Shinjuku Kabukicho Noh stage. Drawing from the rich traditions of Noh theater, each day presents an innovative exploration of movement and imagery, blending contemporary elements with traditional forms.

On Day 1, Siko Setyanto collaborates with Kakushin Nishihara, a performer of the Satsuma Biwa Tsuruta style, guiding the audience on a meditative journey that evokes the fluidity of oceanic narratives. Their soundscapes enhance the performance’s atmosphere, enriching the emotional resonance of the storytelling.

On Day 2, Kadapat will assume musical composition duties, introducing an idiosyncratic sonic landscape that complements and contrasts with the previous day’s experience. Together with Siko, they will explore the intricate relationships among the divine, fishermen, and ancestors, reflecting a complex ecosystem and spiritual connections.

Through simplicity and stillness on the sacred Noh stage, Chen and his collaborators create a visual and musical maelstrom that intertwines tradition, ecology, spirituality, and technology, where the boundaries between reality and the spiritual realm dissolve, ultimately inviting audiences to engage with the profound connections within this multifaceted narrative.

 

Credit：

Director of photography: Nathaniel Brown

Make up artist: Una Ryu / Miyahara Takahiro

Sound: Felix-Florian Tödtloff

Editing / Color: Tianzhuo Chen

Costume & Mask: Chenting Yu, Pinkygurl

Excutive producer: Yuko Yamamoto

Production and management: partner in crime

 

 

Picture by Nathaniel Brown