Delago is a master of the Hang, which is a resonating percussive instrument, that creates a sound reminiscent to a steel drum. The Austrian player has found acclaim through his manipulation and application of the rare instrument, which he pairs with electronic beats as well as acoustic instruments.
Having recorded and toured with Björk, The Cinematic Orchestra and Anoushka Shankar, these shows will focus on Delago’s most recent release, Metromonk. The album is a departure from his previous work, which embraced synths and electronic production, instead placing his virtuosic Hang as the central focus.
This will be an opportunity to see a master of a rare instrument explore soundscapes and textures along with his multi-instrumentalist band. See the video below for examples.
Manu Delago will be touring Australia throughout March, for more information head to manudelago.com. Metromonk by Manu Delago is available now through Tru Thoughts Recordings.