Experimental

Obdurate: the Rigor of Logic, and the Fluidity of Human Emotion

A powerful blend of live drumming, synths, and visuals exploring emotion and cosmic insignificance.

  • Dates 01 - 05 Oct
  • Time 7:30pm, 6:00pm (60 minutes)
  • Venues Club Voltaire
$20.00
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The image is a composite featuring a central figure and various abstract, mathematical, and futuristic visual elements. In the foreground, a person with closed eyes, wearing large over-ear headphones, is positioned behind a drum set. They have tattoos on their arms and are dressed in a sleeveless black top, conveying a sense of focus and calm. To the right, another image of the same person appears, playing drums, highlighting their role as a musician. In the upper half of the image, there are two distinct abstract backgrounds. On the left, hand-drawn mathematical and geometric shapes, including cubes and spheres, mix with organic shapes resembling trees and mushrooms, giving a surreal or scientific atmosphere. There are also mathematical symbols scattered throughout, adding to the intellectual theme. On the right side of the upper portion, a scene features stylized, abstract human figures interacting with a complex architectural environment. They appear to be climbing stairs, peering through doors, or studying shelves filled with shapes, which gives a sense of exploration and discovery. The bottom left portion of the image shows a colorful, futuristic landscape, with a rainbow-hued sky, planets, and crystal-like structures emerging from the ground, evoking an otherworldly or cosmic feel. The combination of the abstract, mathematical, and futuristic elements creates an immersive, surreal atmosphere surrounding the central figure, emphasizing their engagement with both music and abstract concepts.

  • Written and Directed by: William Troiani

  • Performed by: William Troiani

Obdurate is an immersive, multi-sensory experience that pushes the boundaries of live performance. Combining the precision of live drumming with synth-driven music and captivating visual displays, Obdurate explores the tension between human emotion and the vast, indifferent universe. Through raw soundscapes and cinematic imagery, the performance delves into themes of cosmic insignificance, existential suffering, and the conscious universe, weaving in a deeply personal narrative of love and self-discovery. Expect a gripping journey that challenges the mind and stirs the soul, leaving you questioning the limits of both logic and feeling.

Throughout Obdurate, each song introduces a distinct world, immersing you in new emotional and conceptual landscapes. While some of these worlds will be explicitly explained, providing clear insight into the performance's themes, others will remain elusive, waiting to be discovered by you. This balance between guided exploration and personal interpretation invites you to uncover hidden meanings and connections, creating a unique journey through each world that reflects your own thoughts and experiences.
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  • Duration: 60 minutes

  • Event Accessibility: Blind or Low Vision Rating: Partially Accessible, English no barrier

  • Age suitability: PG

  • Event warnings: Contains Sustained Bright Lights, Mild Coarse Language, Sustained Loud Noises.

  • Content warnings: Mental Health, Existential Themes.

  • Club Voltaire
    14 Raglan St, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051

    There are cobblestones and uneven surfaces on the approach to the venue, 23 steps leading up to the venue, and steps inside the public areas of the venue.

    There is on-street parking nearby but no reserved accessible parking.

    This venue does not have accessible or ambulant toilets.

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  • Full: $20.00

  • Concession: $15.00

  • Group 4+: $15.00

  • Extra Applause: $30.00

  • Blak Tix: $10.00

  • Hump Day Discount: $15.00

Sessions: In Person Events

A single $5.50 transaction fee applies to your booking.

Date Time Venue

Tuesday, 01 October 2024

7:30pm

Club Voltaire

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Wednesday, 02 October 2024

6:00pm

Club Voltaire

Hump Day
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Thursday, 03 October 2024

6:00pm

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Friday, 04 October 2024

6:00pm

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Saturday, 05 October 2024

6:00pm

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