The artist collaborates with former Guantánamo prisoner Mohammed el Gharani via livestream in a refreshingly clear performanceA performance from Laurie Anderson tends to feel laden with grave import. When she pitch-shifts her voice,flips on the video projections and commences monologuing, it’s tough not to conclude she’s addressing some sign of the times –even whether she’s just gently satirizing her neighbors, or as on the 1977 chop New York Social Life.
It’s also clear that she enjoys toying with our contextual assumptions. During a concert,it’s normal to wonder: is this profound, or just a long setup for a gag about last night’s dream?Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com