After the day of the dead, on this Sunday 3rd November, the Trix was well packed to witness the performances of the 3 artists who offered Antwerp a memorable evening of darkness and rich emotional musical cocktail.
CHVE
The Belgian artist (also singer of the post-doom metal act AMENRA) guides us in an immersive and ritualistic experience, an out of time parenthesis engraved with primals and intense sonorous textures. Under the sobriety of a few gleam of white light that seems to come from a cold moon above, the one man band offered the audience an obscure journey with medieval instruments and dreamlike voices that transforms the venue into a mystical sanctuary.
Links to CHVE page and music: https://toutpartout.be/artist/chve/ – https://chve.bandcamp.com
Mary Jane Dunphe
Later on, Mary Jane Dunphe (singer of VEXX, GEN POP, CCFX among others) is presenting her first solo album “Stage of Love”. The american multidisciplinary artist is also alone on stage, and delivers a visceral show. Carried by her undeniable expressive power, the artist mixes the electro-pop and post-punk aspects of her musical compositions to a cathartic dance. A disciplinary crossroads!
Listen to Mary Jane Dunphe on bandcamp: https://maryjanedunphe.bandcamp.com/
Chelsea Wolfe
Is it really necessary to introduce Chelsea Wolfe, queen of darkness with her characteristical spectral voice. Both enigmatic and intense, she has carved out her own musical world—dark, obscure, and fascinating—through a discography that is varied yet always imbued with her gothic touch.
The audience eagerly awaits the concert of the Californian artist, who released her seventh album earlier this year, blending trip-hop, electronica, goth, and dark-ambient, skillfully merging stylistic sounds. Tonight’s crowd is diverse with fans from the realms of metal, doom, and goth, as well as electro, folk enthusiasts – all coming together for Chelsea Wolfe.
The concert kicks off with ‘Whispers in the Echo Chamber’, from her latest album, immediately setting the tone for the night, a proper punch to the gut! Throughout the 90-minute set, the artist and her musicians traverse the entirety of the new album She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She, interspersed with tracks from her previous works, including 16 Psyche, Flatlands, and The Mother Road.
In this flawless performance, the artist’s musical maturity is visually and acoustically evident. The sound quality is beautifully balanced, and the lighting and projections are perfectly synchronized with each song and it all creates an absolute dreamlike atmosphere. Chelsea Wolfe’s magnetic, powerful, yet gentle voice immerses the listener in her hypnotic aura, offering a presence that sweeps the audience away in this magnificent musical soundwave.
Let’s not forget to mention the talented band playing with her on stage which delived an oustanding and tight job – a trio of outstanding first class musicians! In summary, her live performance offers a transcendental experience that’s a must-see, whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to this unique universe. Eyes and ears wide open, be prepared for the cathartic journey.
Setlist: Whispers In The Echo Chamber – Everything Turns Blue – House Of Self-Undoing – Tunnel Lights – 16 Psyche – After the Fall – The Culling – The Mother Road – Flatlands – Feral Love – Salt – Unseen World – Eyes Like Nightshade – Place In The Sun – Dusk – The Liminal – Carrion Flowers
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