Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport St, Chicago, IL 60608
Tragic Magic finds acclaimed ambient and experimental composers Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore synthesizing their respective crafts within the walls of Chicago's historic Thalia Hall. Recorded in just nine days at the Musée de la Musique in Paris, the collaborative album features the duo exploring a diverse array of vintage instruments, from harps to analog synthesizers, to render a meditation on tragedy, wonder, and the restorative power of shared experience.
Why We Like It
- Barwick and Lattimore's musical telepathy shines through in this intimate, grounded collaboration.
- The duo had access to an extraordinary collection of historic instruments at the Musée de la Musique in Paris.
- Tragic Magic offers a stunning, slow-building entry into the duo's evocative, earthly yet cosmic sound.
Who Should Attend
Fans of ambient and experimental music, as well as those interested in the intersection of historical instruments and contemporary composition, will be captivated by this performance.