Seven years passed for the Australian band Empire of The Sun to return to the Corona Capital festival. So the group decided not to save any resources, with a statue split in half on the stage they came out on stage with all their members dressed as senseis of some ancient dynasty from the Asian continent.
Dressed in red, with huge, golden hats, and above all a visual game, the band impacted the audience from the first song, as a huge screen showed immersive images of stars, planets, swirls of lights, and even a dissected body from which emanated textures.
All with two dancers who accompanied the main vocalist as if they were two maidens, who danced with very slow but precise movements to the sound of an imposing bass. The audience, for its part, danced, enjoyed each song by the band, and was carried away by the lights, the performance of the dancers and the visual projections.
Read also: Iggy Pop rocks Corona with “rock power”
Many of the images were so abstract, or complex that they could not be understood, others were trees, or an eye deforming, or a head analyzed with x-rays, and the dancers with an immovable, serious, hard-still gesture.
A spectacle for the senses, with which the audience became more and more carried away, because the group planned their show to go from less to more, at first quieter, calmer, but they began to accelerate until everyone was as if in a communion. looking only at the stage, without letting himself be distracted by anything.
At first everyone recorded the moment on their cell phones, but as the songs progressed and the images became shocking and complex, the attendees preferred to record it in their memory as an emotional moment.
Moment that not many understood, comments were exchanged such as; “It scares me,” to others like “He’s very bastard.”
Then the band began to get more resources like a dancer, with a suit full of crystals that reflected the lights of the stage and he danced intensely, he moved violently, he had no face but he seemed to have personality because of the way he moved with “We are The People ”.
But not even a band that made the entire audience dance could avoid stopping to remember and between the lines boast that they play at the same festival as Paul McCartney.
“Mexico, thank you very much, we are happy to share with you, and even more so to share with a great like Paul McCartney, who comes here for him,” and the audience shouted in agreement.
Read also: The “adults” take over the third day of Corona Capital
However, during the show it was not all brilliance and contemplation for the entire audience because in a part not so far from the main sound of the stage at the end of each song the audience asked to be brought up because they could not connect like those who were a little further ahead. .
Still they stayed and danced, although not with the same euphoria as the audience just below the band.
The symbols of nature such as flaxseed, trees, the sun were also constantly projected on the screen, always together with human figures, as if emphasizing the importance of the link between this and nature. Thus, between strobe lights, Empire said goodbye with all its visual proposal and gave rise to everyone gathering on the main stage to see Paul McCartney close the 2024 edition of Corona Capital.
Join our channel
EL UNIVERSAL is now on Whatsapp! From your mobile device, find out about the most relevant news of the day, opinion articles, entertainment, trends and more.
What were some of the challenges faced in designing the unique visuals for Empire of the Sun’s performance?
1. Introduction:
– Guests: Peter and Lucy, Empire of the Sun‘s stage designer and creative director.
– Interviewer: Can you tell us about your experience designing and directing the visual spectacle for Empire of the Sun’s performance at Corona Capital?
2. Empire of the Sun’s Unique Stage Design and Visuals:
– Interviewer: Can you describe the inspirations behind the Asian-inspired costumes and visuals for Empire of the Sun’s performance?
– Peter: Our inspiration for the costumes and visuals came from our desire to create an immersive experience for the audience. We wanted to transport them to another world, one that was both exotic and otherworldly. The Asian influence was a nod to the band’s name and their love for Eastern culture. The bright colors, gold hats, and slow, precise movements of the dancers all contributed to this overall effect.
– Lucy: What was your role in creating this visual experience?
– Lucy: As the creative director, my job was to oversee the entire process from start to finish. This included working with Peter on developing the concept, sourcing props and costumes, creating the visual projections, and coordinating with the lighting and sound teams. It was a collaborative effort between everyone involved to bring the band’s vision to life on stage.
3. The Reaction of the Audience:
– Interviewer: How did the audience respond to the unique visuals and performance?
– Peter: The reaction was absolutely incredible! We could see that the audience was both mesmerized and captivated by what they were seeing. People were recording videos and taking photos throughout the performance, which shows just how memorable it was. There were also a lot of positive comments about how unexpected and innovative it was compared to other performances at the festival.
– Lucy: Was there any concern about the abstract nature of the visuals potentially alienating some audience members?
– Lucy: Yes, of course there were some mixed reactions. However, we felt that the abstract nature of the visuals added to the overall experience and made it more thought-provoking. Some people commented that it scared them while others found it fascinating. we wanted to create something that would spark conversation and debate, rather than just entertain.
