Ramón Oliveras: EPK

# technoid drum ritual
# high-energy-minimal-polyrhythm-meditation

Being close to death is one of my most moving experiences, contrasting how impermanent we are and how deeply permanent someone's effect on us can be. Together with my mother, I have been walking this path between life and death for the past four years, during which time my 40-minute drum solo piece has gradually evolved. It's not about loss, but about how we perceive life more intensely through our proximity to death and how it connects us to the moment and community; it's about this non-dualistic state of life and death as a daily practice. Played on a uniquely prepared drum kit, without loops or overdubs, the music moves between drum rituals, contemporary minimalism and techno rave.

"Being closer to the line between life and death is one of the most moving experiences I have had. It's a beautiful contrast to see how impermanent we are and how deeply permanent someone's effect on us can be."
Zusammen mit meiner Mutter bin ich die letzten vier Jahre diesen Weg zwischen Leben und Tod gegangen und in dieser Zeit entstand nach und nach mein 40-minütiges Drumsolo-Stück. Darin geht es nicht um Verlust, sondern darum, wie wir durch die Nähe zum Tod das Leben intensiver wahrnehmen und es uns mit dem Moment und der Gemeinschaft verbindet. Um diesen Nicht-dualistischen Zustand Leben/Tod als tägliche Praxis. Das Stück ist als (Tanz-)Meditation konzipiert, in dem sich das Publikum durch einen inneren Prozess bewegen kann. Es ist ein high energy minimal polyrhythm Stück, gespielt von mir auf einem einzigen präparierten Schlagzeug, ohne Loops oder Overdubs und bewegt sich musikalisch zwischen Trommelritualen, contemporary minimalism und Techno-Rave.
Gespielte Konzerte:
- 01.05.25 Moods Zürich
- 07.-08.02.25 Gessnerallee Zürich
- 17.01.25 Neubad Luzern
- 09.06.23 Baby Angels Zürich
- 17.10.22 Provitreff Zürich
- 18.04.22 Exil Zürich
- 18.03.22 Residency Pro Helvetia Venedig
- 08.01.21 Jazz Chur
- 2020-2021 Tanzstück "Mitèra Dyo" - mit Nora Werren & Andrina Bollinger
- 11.09.20 Zürcher Hochschule der Künste
- Nov. 2019 Tanzstück "Mitèra" - mit Nora Werren
Download PDF Tech Rider: Ramón Oliveras (Solo) - A Certain Darkness Is Needed to See the Stars (concert version)
Download PDF Hospitality Rider: Ramón Oliveras
Travel Party: 2 pax.
- Ramón Oliveras (performer)
- Yannik Sandhofer (sound engineer/live sfx)
Food:
- Please provide 2 healthy vegetarian meals.
- One Person has the following dietary restrictions:
  - Due to allergies and an exhausted small intestine:
    no soy/tofu, no cabbage and cabbage-related vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, pakchoi, kale, etc), lentils, spinach, celery, and pepperoni, and no hazelnut, almonds, or walnuts. Very very small amounts, like soy sauce or miso for flavoring or ingredients in spices, are ok. Touching dry stuff (like pepperoni on a cheese plate) is no problem, but pepperoni in a soup is a problem.
  - Things that work very well:
    everything starch and gluten related (wheat, whole grain, pasta, bread, rice, …) everything lactose related (milk, yoghurt, …), eggs, chickpeas, mushrooms, salad, herbs, onion, garlic, tomato, cucumber, zucchini, okra, eggplant, potatoes, carrots, peas, fruits, pekan, ceshaw, makedamia, pine nuts, pistachio … corn, beans and tapioca in small to medium amounts works.
Backstage:
- A backstage with a mirror would be cool.
- If it is a summer festival, enough shade in a cool area is much appreciated.
- If it’s indoors, even better, because of hay fever.
- Some drinks (including green tea or mate) and healthy snacks in the backstage would be great (bananas and bread/cheese are always winners).
Merch:
- We need a place to sell our merch (a big table and something to hang our pullovers) in a well-visible spot with proper lighting.
Accommodation (if needed):
- Ideally, two single rooms in a proper, cozy hotel. Home stay is also possible if you provide details beforehand.
- It is much appreciated if the accommodation is not more than 10 minutes by car from the venue.
Language:
- We feel welcome if people are used to gender inclusive language and respect pronouns.

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