When people are walking around wearing headphones and holding a booklet, the world for them has become a theater. But it is also a stage. And they are the actors.
We’ve all seen them: people wearing headphones, wandering the streets in a hurry or calmly. German composer and artist David Helbich releases you into the city, armed with an MP3-player and earphones. Different ‘tracks’ are developed for different locations in the city.
The difference with your fellow isolated people in headphones? During this audio walk you’re more than just another invisible city slicker with music in your ears. Something is expected of you: each track is accompanied by a sheet with instructions on ‘how to listen’. Afraid you’ll feel like a complete nutcase when you systematically turn your head from left to right or when you keep your hands to your ears? With companions, your behaviour will be perceived differently and become a true performance!
KortrijkTracks. TheGarden. Tripping. 2013 © David Helbich
Belgian premiere!
Between 15' and 120'
Layout: Miriam Hempel (daretoknow)
Headphones: Festival van Vlaanderen Kortrijk
In English
German composer and artist David Helbich has been living and working in Brussels since 2002. He composes music and makes installations, writes texts and creates composed walks through various cities. Walking past Beursschouwburg, you will no doubt notice the mangled letters of Beursschouwburg on the facade. This work, entitled What People Say, is made by Helbich.
David Helbich previously made Tracks for Bergen (NO), Courtrai, Maastricht and Riga. Now, it’s Brussels’ turn!
