nikolaistr. 59
leipzig
SIMON BOOKISH
2.11.2006, 20:00 UHR
"Simon Bookish: "Literate, bizarre and full of black humour. Bookish presents his unique world-view, fuelled by art and anger. This intensely strange series of sketches ranges from the surreal historical-recreation of Richard of York to the dystopian musique concrete of London Bunker, the eerie calm of Topography and the hysterical disco of Handsome Girls"
Leo Chadburn (also known by the nomme de guerre "Simon Bookish") is a classically-trained composer (Guildhall School of Music and Drama, 1997-2001), who has become one of the most versatile and unpredictable musicians currently working in London. He is both a pop vocalist and experimental improviser, besides working as a remixer, and solo performance/live artist. As Simon Bookish, he has made two albums for the London-based label Use Your Teeth; UNFAIR FUNFAIR (2006) - an abrasive and energetic sequence of songs whose subjects range from Euripides and Richard the Third to the invention of the Guillotine - and TRAINWRECK/RAINCHECK ( due Autumn 2006) - a 'surreal electronic radio play' combining sound design and spoken word, concerning vibrant images of transportation.He has released singles on the German label Tomlab and through Playlouder recordings and has been asked to provide remixes for Franz Ferdinand, The Organ and Grizzly Bear. Leo is also credited with guest appearances on albums by Max de Wardener, Leafcutter John, Patrick Wolf and Saint Etienne.
