Trecolor | Sealf | Duo Maija Anttila & Jonathan Nagel

To mark Dag van de Componist, Splendor musician and composer Thomas Myrmel presents an evening of works that explore the sonic edges of contemporary classical and experimental music. The ensembles SEALF and Chameleon Moves approach composition as a form of collective creation, rooted in tight-knit collaboration. Their music moves between the intricate stillness of hushed sonic tapestries and sudden, electrifying bursts of intensity. At the heart of both groups lies a fascination with weaving contrasting textures into enigmatic and compelling sonic journeys—promising a richly immersive listening experience.

SEALF is Jonathan Nagel & Thomas Myrmel
Chameleon Moves - Nikos Charalambous, Irene Sorozábal, & Aurel Violas

About the ensembles:
CHAMELEON MOVES
Hard to believe, but true: despite their apparent stillness, some chameleons can launch their tongues with a force eight times greater than that of a space rocket. Their ever-shifting skin patterns also generate highly complex textures, used for camouflage or communication. A sharp tongue, contemplative stillness punctuated by bursts of speed, and intricate, carefully crafted sonic textures—this is what Chameleon Moves aims to embody.

Formed by guitarist Nikos Charalambous, vocalist Irene Sorozábal, and drummer Aurel Violas, the trio merges inventive free improvisation with spoken word, crafting an enigmatic world where animals and dreams mingle with human reality.

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SEALF
SEALF is a duo featuring electronic composer Thomas Myrmel and bassist/sound artist Jonathan Nagel. Together, they explore the outer limits of song form, blending melodic fragments with dense sound walls and shimmering frequencies. The result is a kind of sonic meditation, shaped by Myrmel’s evocative lyrics.

Their approach is rooted in cutting-edge electroacoustic practice: live electronics, gesture-driven manipulation, real-time visuals, and multi-channel sound systems. They seek to intertwine familiar elements—like diatonic harmonies and song structures—with novel techniques in spectral, granular, and temporal manipulation.

SEALF’s music is shaped by a world in crisis. Melting ice caps, extinction, and alienation echo through pounding soundscapes and distorted cries. But their work is not just lamentation—it is a cry for help, a search for hope, and an attempt to heal both inner and outer wounds. The name SEALF plays on "salve" (a healing balm), "self," and "seal," evoking the need for closure, care, and renewal in a fractured world.