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The Silence of Slippers
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“I am therefore dissolving the National Assembly tonight.” On Sunday, June 9, 2024, following the announcement of the European election results, President Emmanuel Macron announced the dissolution of the National Assembly. A high-risk decision that could see the far right sweep the board. Bolloré’s media outlets rejoice, stoke hatred of the “other,” and pave the way for the fascists. A few months later, “America is back”—across the Atlantic, another madman takes power. The duo “Trumpsk” sets the tempo for America at its worst. A radiosonic performance in response to the rise of fascism in France and elsewhere. For experimental guitars, pedals, a distorted trumpet, a donkey’s jawbone, a megaphone, and radio archives.
"I am therefore dissolving the National Assembly tonight." On Sunday, June 9, 2024, following the announcement of the European election results, President Emmanuel Macron declared the dissolution of the National Assembly. A high-risk decision, opening the door to a far-right sweep. Vincent Bolloré’s media outlets rejoice, stoke hatred of the other, and roll out the red carpet for the fascists. A few months later, "America is back." Across the Atlantic, another sick man takes power. The "Trumpsk" duo sets the tempo for an America at its worst. A radio sound performance in response to the rise of fascism in France and elsewhere. For experimental guitars, effects pedals, processed trumpet, donkey jawbone, megaphone, and archival radio recordings.
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The Silence of the Slippers
Musician (Les Suprêmes Dindes, Vison, Parcours Santé): Cécile Jarsaillon / Radio producer (Mano Negra, Royal de Luxe, Là bas si j’y suis, C’est bientôt demain): Antoine Chao.
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