Enter the sound! That is the principle that inspires our artistic director when he is creating instruments and sound worlds. This creative act is what takes possession of him, from designing a sound-maker all the way to creating new works for it. And that’s how it’s been since our inception in 2003. The sounds coming out of the instruments invented by Jean-François Laporte allow us to investigate the relationship between sound and matter and to think about the sound experience in a different way.
We have explored this sonic experience in many different ways, so join us! Take a tour of our website and discover the sound worlds that make us vibrate!
Video of the month
Care to discover our unique sound worlds? That’s what our Video of the Month feature is for! No more waiting for us to play in your hometown! Our Video of the Month reaches you where you are and allows you to experience the “Totem” sound. Thanks to close-up shots, you will have a front-row seat to watch the performers and marvel at the virtuoso manipulations they do to get those incredible sounds out of our instruments. Discover our instruments better than if you were at one of our concerts, until we can meet again in a concert venue!
In Bloom
In Bloom
In Bloom is a work by composer Erin Gee for Bol and voice.
It is performed by Francis Leduc.
The work was commissioned by Productions Totem Contemporain.
Impro of the month
Are you eager to hear new, spontaneous music? Do you like to be charmed by the surprise of an impromptu creation? Lend an ear to the Improv of the Month, a musical encounter between Totem instruments and well-known instrumental timbres. The Improv of the Month is part of the new Totem Improv series, which brings our instruments into dialogue with a host of seasoned improvisers invited by Tours de Bras. The series aims to blend our new acoustic artworks with instruments from a variety of musical traditions, from the most ancient (Western classical) to the most modern (rock, electronic, etc.). Featuring multi-track recording and top-quality cinematography, the Improv of the Month audio-visual recording allows you to discover our instrumentarium in a new light, and get to the core of sound. Let yourself be surprised by the arrow of colors that the Totem sound offers thanks to these unsuspected exchanges!
Lauzier - Laporte
Lauzier - Laporte
For this month's video, we invite you to discover talented musician Philippe Lauzier (clarinet), alongside our performer Jean-François Laporte (bol). PTC and Tour de Bras wish you a delightful musical experience!
