Robert Curgenven is an Ireland-based Australian artist whose work reflects a deep interest in the physicality of sound and its power to invoke profound emotional experiences. His compositions often involve field recordings, custom-built organ pipe installations, turntables, and oscillators, transcending the boundaries of sound art and avant-garde music. He deftly explores the physical and cultural resonances of diverse acoustic phenomena, shaping them into compelling auditory landscapes.

Curgenven's career spans several years of rigorous, often site-specific work that incorporates a rich tapestry of auditory sources. His release, "They tore the earth and, like a scar, it swallowed them," is a powerful narrative in sound, dramatic and expansive in scope. The ‘Tailte Cré-Umha’ (Bronze Lands) series, including live performances captured at the Sydney Festival and Cork Midsummer Festival, exemplifies his capacity for melding performance with environment, creating immersive experiences that stretch the perceptions of listening. With albums like "SPECTRES" and "SIRÈNE," alongside installations and performances worldwide, Curgenven has established himself as a sophisticated and influential figure in contemporary sound art, consistently pushing the envelope of how we experience and interpret sound.

Genres

Australian Experimental

Field Recording Ambient

Sound Art

Latest Release

Bronze Lands (Tailte Cré-Umha) [Live at Sydney Festival 2020]

Robert Curgenven

Single - Released September 17, 2021