Peder Simonsen & Jo David Meyer Lysne
Peder Simonsen & Jo David Meyer Ly psne work at the intersection of acoustic instruments, mechanics and specific tuning systems, with just intonation, resonance and a fusion of acoustic and electronic sound at the centre. In recent years, the duo has had an extensive production, with commissioned works for Henie Onstad Kunstsenter, Ekkofestivalen/KODE and Ensemble neoN, alongside album recordings. On October 23, they released their second album, Spektralmaskin II, a work for self-playing electromagnetic grand piano and chamber ensemble.
Simonsen is a composer, producer, instrument builder and member of the microtonal tuba trio Microtub, with a long-standing practice in just intonation. Lysne is a composer and instrument builder based in Gvarv in Mid-Telemark. His work with robotics and acoustic instruments explores unconventional tuning systems and just intonation — with an emphasis on the quiet, fragile and meditative.
They have collaborated with a wide range of musicians and artists and, in their respective careers, have worked with, among others, Thomas Strønen, Espen Reintertsen, Ellen Arkbro, Catherine Lamb, Bendik Giske, Oren Ambarchi, Jaga Jazzist and Jo Berger Myhre.
At Sound of Stockholm, we will hear a duo set with magnetic electric guitars, synths and electronics.