Rhythm Monks
Low Life Inc., a NYC based music agency sent us this video from Rhythm Monks, an electronic ritual performance band from Berlin. Combining contemporary electronic music and robotics technology, tribal drumming, choreographed dance, and glow-in-the-dark costumes and make-up their work cannot simply be heard, it must be experienced visually as well. Expect more videos and songs to come soon. Footage in this video was taken from the band’s first performance in Berlin on September 12th of this year at Berghain/Panorama Bar.
taken from the band’s website bio:
“The Rhythm is the heart of mystery. Rhythm is movement, current, change, renovation and repetition. Our experience of time bases itself on Rhythm. Nothing exists without oscillation, without movement. Everything vibrates, everything “speaks” a universe of Rhythms. The Rhythm Monks are Masters of Trance, searching to understand the fundamental essence of the Drum.
They are technicians of ecstacy. Modern Shamans. Mystics. The Drum serves them and their audience as a vehicle to another state of consciousness. This goal is to achieve an extended consciousness within themselves and their audience. At the same time, they are part of modern society and from Berlin’s art scene. Ball-shaped drums with electronic pads, a self-built robotic machine as well as unique projection techniques are part of the extraordinary show. The Rhythm Monks are not interested in complacent celebration of the ego or debilitating Pop-Star surliness. They wear masks and see themselves as a Unity.”