Charlemagne Palestine, MV Carbon

Biography

Charlemagne Palestine and MV Carbon are two avant-garde musicians who have made significant contributions to the experimental music scene.

Charlemagne Palestine, born as Charles Martin, is an American composer, performer, and visual artist known for his unique approach to minimalist music. He often incorporates elements of drone, repetition, and resonance in his compositions, creating immersive and hypnotic soundscapes. Palestine is also recognized for his use of unconventional instruments, such as the piano and voice, to explore the sonic possibilities of sustained tones and overtone structures.

MV Carbon, on the other hand, is a multi-disciplinary artist and musician whose work spans across various mediums, including performance, installation, and sound art. She is known for her experimental approach to music-making, which often involves the use of custom-built instruments, electronics, and found objects to create intricate and textural sound collages. Carbon’s performances are characterized by their immersive and immersive quality, blurring the boundaries between music, visual art, and performance.

Together, Charlemagne Palestine and MV Carbon have collaborated on several projects, blending their distinct styles and approaches to create innovative and boundary-pushing music. Their performances often feature a combination of live instrumentation, electronic manipulation, and visual elements, resulting in a sensory-rich and immersive experience for the audience.

Through their individual and collaborative work, Charlemagne Palestine and MV Carbon have established themselves as influential figures in the experimental music scene, pushing the boundaries of sound and performance art and challenging traditional notions of music composition and presentation. Their innovative and daring approach to music-making continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.