To say that he is a percussionist is a gross understatement.
He is a musical artist, pushing the limits and producing delightful rhythms and sounds.
He is versatile as seen here arranging his "instruments" of tone.
He appeared this day at an exhibition opening for artist Xavier Rémon-Beauvais, a goldsmith. The exhibit and acoustic performance were found in a gallery in the narrow pedestrian street, Cour Damoye.
The percussionist's tools are the art of the goldsmith.
You must pay attention as you never know what greatness you will discover:
two artists at the top of their fields... in the same gallery.
(small gallery)
Cour Damoye
75011, Paris
This is my contribution the the City Daily Photo Blogs
Theme Day for May
"The Creative Artisan" (x deux)
Here is the link to view all the participants for Theme Day
What a find, Genie. You are good at uncovering people and places that we are not used to seeing in Paris... Monsieur Courteau must be a talented man, indeed. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
ReplyDeleteWonderful theme day shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat theme day post.
ReplyDeleteThe pairing of artist and artisan. Nice post for theme day.
ReplyDeleteUne photo qui sonne bien agréablement.
ReplyDeleteJe t'envoie un petit brin de muguet et te souhaite plein de bonheur...
Gros bisous
Good heavens what a marvelous collaboration Genie, each maestro complimenting the other..Perfect!
ReplyDeleteHe has an incredible array of instruments in front of him.
ReplyDeleteJ'ai suivi ton lien et regardé la vidéo (La cuve). C'est amusant, mais pas très harmonieux quand même.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I wish I could hear what he was about to play.
ReplyDeleteI do so admire composers who can create a mood through music. True artisans.
ReplyDeletewonderful entry!
ReplyDeleteHow charming. Love your photo and choice for today. Well done.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of kids banging on the pots and pans in the kitchen!
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What a great post Genie!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot for the theme, and I'll bet his music was fascinating. Please accept un petit brin de muguet from me too, ma chère!
ReplyDeletewhat a catch and what a gentil post.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you didn't make a video, I would have liked to have heard him.
ReplyDeleteAlain, I agree with your assessment of Cuve, but on the day I took the photo, the music had a comforting hum as it gently transitioned from one tone to the next.
ReplyDeleteThe amazing aspect of this show was that the musician used the bowls, plates, and large vessels of featured artist (the goldsmith) to make the music.
Thank you for your comments, all.
Bises,
Genie
I had a crush on a percussionist years ago. I listened to a LOT of contemporary percussion works in my quest to captivate his interest. If only I'd goldsmithed up some bowls for him instead, it could have turned out so differently...
ReplyDeleteGenie a violinist, I immediately zoned in on that mimi bow. Guess he uses it on the small brass bowls. That drum is out of this world. genie
ReplyDeleteLove this! There is art in the music, but also in the bowls and the gong as well. A beautiful portrait, perfect for the theme!
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