In English, “key” can be the key that deciphers the lock and thus unlocks a world of possibilities. It can also be the fundamental element that has the potential to illuminate our interpretations of reality. At the same time, “key” can refer to the key of a musical instrument or an electronic keyboard. The title “Image Is the Key” encapsulates the main ingredients of this residency: images as starting points for creation using musical key instruments.
Using a set of analog, electronic and electroacoustic keyboards provided by Blue House, Luís Figueiredo intends to build a musical performance that represents his deeply subjective interpretation of previously selected images. These images (both still and moving) were chosen taking into account their expressive potential and the musician’s personal inclinations. They intersect with the music in order to create possible soundtracks for alternative enjoyment by the audience.