The Late Hours Western Canada Tour is coming to Comox’s Little Red Church on March 14 at 7:00 p.m. The concert features music by Karl Hirzer (piano/synthesizer) and Josué Valdepeñas (cello) and films by Braden Dereniwski and Vicki Van Chau.
This will be the premiere of Braden Dereniwski’s music film, ‘Crystal Clear,’ and a presentation of Vicki Van Chau’s award-winning short film, ‘In Tandem.’
Hirzer and Valdepeñas perform standard works from the modern and classical repertoire in addition to original songs, mixing electronic and acoustic instruments. Drawing from a wide variety of influences, their music has been described as “heady and psychedelic” and “Satie meets Radiohead”.
Based on Hirzer and Valdepeñas’ track of the same name, 'Crystal Clear' is an innovative and gripping music and dance film. It follows a young woman who undertakes a visceral journey through her own psyche as she reflects on both her actions and the events that will decide her fate. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Braden Dereniwski, it features captivating performances by Kelsie Vanstone and Ashley Mae Johnston, with choreography by Yukichi Hattori. The film was made wth the support of the Canada Council for the Arts and Calgary Arts Development.
Featuring and inspired by Hirzer's track 'Daphne and Desmond,' off his new album Relaxer Distractor, ‘In Tandem’ is a short film shot on Super 8 by award-winning filmmaker Vicki Van Chau, and is a love letter to the meaningful spaces between two cities, where Hirzer found sources of inspiration, nostalgia and the feeling of home. It recently received the ‘Best Experimental’ award at the 2024 Edmonton Short Film Festival. This film is supported by the Alberta Media Arts Alliance Society and the Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers.
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