Etérea + Nuumu Code
10 February 2024 (Barcelona)
Organised by: Associació Musical Tótum Revolútum
Venue: Auditori Calàbria 66
Writer: Jordi Amela
Photography: Josep Ma. Llovera (IMAGO MEI)
The Tótum Revolútum stage came alive as the lights dimmed and the expectant crowd waited. The word was: curiosity. This time, Nuumu Code — known for their experimental approach and fusion of voices, rhythms, poetry and unusual instruments — took over the Calàbria 66 stage to open a night of revolutionary sounds.
From the very first sound Nuumu Code produced, the audience was carried off on an unrestricted “surprise journey”.
Possibly the most “different” act ever booked for this series. Why? Because Nuumu Code have an absolutely singular style and a proposal with a script that’s deliberately hard to decode.
What unfolded at this show could be called a “performance”.
Nuumu Code combined conventional instruments with electronic elements, and sound-toys with sharp poetry, creating an amalgam of unexpected sounds.
Improvisation flowed organically between the band members, taking the music to unexplored places and defying established conventions.
The Tótum Revolútum series found itself flooded by Nuumu Code’s avant-garde. The interaction between the musicians was, in this case, almost inverted, since it often felt like several stories were unfolding within the same piece, creating a unique dynamic, while the audience stood captivated, surprised, disappointed, stunned and thrilled in equal measure, given how radical the proposal was. Visual effects wove together with the music, creating a complete sensory experience that left the crowd absorbed in the creative chaos.
After Nuumu Code’s avant-garde display, it was Etérea’s turn. The already energy-charged atmosphere shifted as Etérea’s hypnotic sounds filled the room.
The fantastic sound of the Calàbria 66 stage stood out even more with Etérea’s set. The venue’s exceptional acoustics amplified every note, every “delay” of the musical experimentation, immersing the audience in a sea of eclectic sounds. The crowd responded with interest, giving themselves over completely to the unique experience offered by this band that “does its own thing”.
As Etérea closed out their set, the audience was left with a feeling of surprise and satisfaction in equal measure. The Tótum Revolútum series had taken those present on an unforgettable musical journey, where experimentation and improvisation reigned supreme.
An extreme evening — not because of guttural vocals or egocentric singers’ eccentricities, but because of the originality of a proposal that many will struggle to digest and others will carry with them as a unique experience.
In the end, both bands are, without doubt, well aware of how radical their proposals are.
Calàbria 66, with its exceptional sound, stood as the epicentre of this sonic revolution, leaving an indelible mark on the memory of everyone present.
