Pierre Bastien

Pierre Bastien is a French composer, visual artist, instrument builder, and musician, born in Paris in 1953. With a background in eighteenth-century French literature from the University of Paris-Sorbonne, Bastien has carved out a unique niche in the experimental and avant-garde music scenes. He is renowned for creating intricate machines that produce a symphony of whirrs, clicks, and taps, blending live trumpet sounds with mesmerizing visual projections. His performances are a captivating fusion of music and visual art, often described as a timeless orchestral experience. Bastien's innovative approach to sound and his mechanical marvels make him a standout figure in the world of experimental music.