Bleep

Crushed gravel in a washing machine. The sound of sea water sloshing in the ears. A million tiny creatures moving in-step on sheets of metal. Without visual aid, who can say what’s making the curious and jarring sounds you hear on a Staalplaat Soundsystem recording? Installations is the first major overview of Geert-Jan Hobijn’s project, making for a perfect entry point into Staalplaat Soundsystem’s oeuvre of mechanical music performance, if you couldn’t quite make the trip to witness the immense sound installations yourself. Staalplaat Soundsystem is truly the sound of the 20th century, holding microphones up to everyday consumer electronics, unlocking their hidden sonic energy.