English
Rosa Crux can always be relied upon to deliver a top quality, intimate gig, as a French band who stand out for their innovative, investigative approach to music. The art and language of performance are themes which have become an integral part of the group´s unique identity.
Rosa Crux was born in 1986, when Olivier Tarabo and Claude Feeny got together for an artistic musical project which could be described as “gothic medieval ritual” – though as it was so much more besides, it is difficult to classify; not least because they make many of the instruments used in their compositions and live shows themselves. Another characteristic of the “Rosa Crux identity” is that their pieces are sung in Latin, and are mainly inspired by ritualistic texts from the 18th century, and myths of cannibalism and alchemy which the band have investigated and decided to put to music, and bring to the public.
Though their four albums may seem like few, given how many years the band has been around, they are all complete, rounded works of art; the products of lengthy periods of research. I would highly recommend each and every one of them, and though they may not be to everyone´s tastes and ears, I´d also add that once you hear them, you are either instantly drawn into the magic, and history of the band or not all – there is certainly no middle ground with Rosa Crux.
Their Barcelona show is on the 23rd of July – and comes all the more recommended as they will be accompanied by local band Trobar de Morte, who have just got back from an amazing performance at Wave gotik treffen – with Narsilion completing the Medieval magical circle, in what is sure to be an unmissable night. The gig is scheduled for 9pm, at Sala Mephisto, and is 20€ advance, and 23€ on the door.
Luz Obscura
A July night filled with ritualistic, magical sounds, and most importantly, some great live music. Get your apartments in Barcelona your ticket, some cold beers, and live the Rosa Crux experience in this beautiful city.
Translated by: Poppy
