Molécule's Symphony No. 1, "Quantique," explores the universal and timeless aspects of death, as well as the breath of life it imparts.
Composer Biography
Molécule, whose real name is Romain De La Haye-Serafini, is an electronic music composer, producer, and DJ known for incorporating travel and unique experiences into his music.
Compositional Technique
Molécule spent two years recording sounds from the Orchestre National de Lille, including dissonances, instrument cracks, silences, and even inaudible frequencies, to gather material for his composition.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Molécule's "Quantum" Symphony incorporates fragments of music composed decades or centuries ago, acting as a temporal bridge between past and future and celebrating the multiverse.
Performer Biography
The Orchestre National de Lille, founded in 1976, has performed in over 30 countries across four continents and is known for its commitment to musical excellence and community engagement.
Compositional Technique
The composition process involved creating a "labyrinthine matrix" of collages and sound samples, with strict rules like never using more than two consecutive bars from a recording and changing tempos and keys.
Compositional Technique
Molécule developed a new orchestral composition technique based on deep listening, capturing sounds, lived experience, and a deep dive into his own existence.
