Dismantling: the museum is closed until December 14th.CID and Grand-Hornu will remain accessible.
Macadam Virage
Macadam Virage
Conceived to mark MACS’ 20th birthday, Macadam Virage brought together Gauthier Leroy and Frédéric Le Junter on 17 February 2023 for a sound performance which echoed the activity of the former Grand-Hornu industrial site.
The live sound recording of the performance has now been issued as as a vinyl disk accompanied by a 12-page booklet retracing the performance.
Produced in 300 copies, and engraved on one side only, the disk includes 4 pieces including a blues composed by Frédéric Le Junter.
Macadam Virage:
Gauthier Leroy | Diddley Bow, harmonica, objects, clogs
Frédéric Le Junter | manufactured instruments, sound machines, voices
Recorded live at Grand-Hornu - 17 February 2023
Additional tracks and editing: Frédéric Le Junter
Composers: Frédéric Le Junter, Gauthier Leroy
Author of the blues: Frédéric Le Junter
Sound recording: Pierre-Jean Moreau
Costumes: Hélène Machin
Mastering: Manmade Mastering - Berlin
Graphics: Ekta
Photos: Florence Dendooven et Gauthier Leroy
Printing and production: Handle With Care – Berlin