Apps on Stage - DigiEnsemble Berlin: Behind the Scenes / BMW SIA 2013
Channel: DigiEnsemble Berlin
Date: 07/04/2014

This short documentary by Andrea Wieczorek and Lukasz Fabijanczyk gives an insight into the musician's preparation for their performance on stage. Of course, technical problems and the quest for the perfect sound play a central role, but also if the musicians themselves can hear properly on stage, as they will play live without playback.

Playing an authentic and dynamic performance turned out to be the most difficult part of performing with apps on stage. Motion and choreography are a crucial part of that. Music apps don't turn into in instrument by a simple "touch" -- motion sensors and an expression pedal, which controls the volume, can create a dynamic sound. And last but not least: The musicians also do not want to come across as a bunch of computer nerds, as well...

"Apps on Stage" shows snippets from the DigiEnsemble Berlin's everyday life on tour to Munich and reveal problems and details that have to be taken into account when making music with Apps on stage. More shows and information about the DigiEnsemble Berlin can be accessed here: http://digiensemble.de 

_Credits
Production: Andrea Wieczorek & Lukasz Fabijanczyk
Camera: Lukasz Fabijanczyk 
Videomusic: Michaeu da Silver & Bujanylas
Location: Munich
Date: April 10, 2013