Hello everyone, today I will tell you about a beautiful event that took place in a church in Istanbul in June 2023. I had the chance to watch and photograph four different scenes at the Catholic Church of Saint Benoit, which is considered the oldest church in Istanbul, in the Karaköy district of Istanbul.
The concert was organized by the underground music collective Noirgazer. Noirgazer organizes genre of dark/ambient/electronic stages music live shows in Istanbul. This was the third event I attended organized by the collective. I even attended another concert at All Saints Moda Church in Kadıköy. If you want to know more about Noirgazer, IG address is: (https://www.instagram.com/thenoirgazer/)
ISO: 12800, f/2.8, 1/100, @Sony 50mm prime lens
The scene that impressed me the most was undoubtedly Varteres Durise's scene. He's generally known for his high BPM techno songs, but it wouldn't be appropriate for a church, he played a soft atonal ambient set. Varteres Durise is his anonymous name, his real identity is not known to his audience, he comes on stage with a strange black mask. If you want to listen to Varteres Durise's songs and get more information
https://varteresdurise.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/varteresdurise
ISO: 12800, f/2.8, 1/100, @Samyang 24mm prime lens
ISO: 12800, f/2.5, 1/100, @Sony 50mm prime lens
ISO: 12800, f/1.8, 1/100, @Sony 50mm prime lens
ISO: 12800, f/2.8, 1/100, @Samyang 24mm prime lens
ISO: 12800, f/2.8, 1/100, @Sony 50mm prime lens
RAW present an audiovisual performance with the codes they wrote during the concert. Yes, they don't press the piano keys and play the guitar at the concert, they just write code :)
https://www.instagram.com/rawlivecoding
https://www.youtube.com/@rawlivecoding4863
ISO: 12800, f/1.8, 1/100, @Sony 50mm prime lens
ISO: 12800, f/1.8, 1/100, @Sony 50mm prime lens
And Benoit Gilles aka "Music With Machines", he is an electronic musician addicted to synths.
https://www.instagram.com/musicwithmachines
https://www.youtube.com/@MusicwithMachines
ISO: 12800, f/1.8, 1/100, @Sony 50mm prime lens
Finally; the beautiful window of the church
ISO: 3200, f/4.5, 1/100, @Samyang 24mm prime lens
In conclusion; i can say that it was an event that I enjoyed and was impressed by. I also made a aftermovie of the night, if you want to watch it, I leave the link here.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvDBzCCo2S2/