Gilgul Two By Benjamin Rositsan

Gilgul Two is a performance piece for modified Super 8 projector, Super 8 film, and improvising ensemble. The work is composed of recycled materials; the film and projector are found objects given purpose after a life of disregard. The cinematic language is inspired by the “Untutored Eye” as developed by Stan Brakhage. The accompanying sound is inspired by the conduction of Tyshawn Sorey and Butch Morris. The ensemble includes:

Aidan McConnell - Percussion

Annie Elgie - Voice

Ben Mike - Just Tuned Piano

Fionn Ling - Tuba, Trumpet

Josh Sparks - Electric Guitar

Kathleen O’Keeffe - Voice

Sierra Weston - No-Input Mixer

Steven Noronha - Electric Guitar, Synthesizer

Yoshi Wall - Upright Bass

Zack Goldstein - Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet

45 Minutes - Super 8 film, Modified Projector.

( doors will open 6:45PM , Show scheduled for 7PM for 45 minutes )

About the Artist

Benjamin Rositsan is a multi-instrumentalist and multi-disciplinary artist based in Toronto, Ontario. He performs as part of music collectives Mifune Moods and Render File, and spends most of his professional time improvising on the saxophone. He is a founding member of Sound-Art group Ecotone Orchestra. This is his film debut.

The artist work was produce during the Studio Immersion Program - CREATE & PRESENT supported by The Petman Foundation.