Naviar Virtual # X

Naviar Virtual was a monthly online event hosted by Naviar Records, which aimed to bring online the spirit of Naviar’s yearly physical events during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This event was broadcast on Naviar’s Youtube channel Naviar’s Youtube channel on 31st October 2021.

Simon McCorry (interview + live set)

On Naviar Records: Song Lines

Originally born in London to mixed Indian/British heritage, McCorry trained in cello at The Centre for Young Musicians & Morley College then studied philosophy at Durham University, he is now based in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

His work is a rich combination of field recordings, adept loop based cello compositions and atmospheric improvisations that explore the rich sonic possibilities of the cello through a host of treatments and effects chains.

The results of these experimentations are diverse to say the least, from droning stillness and devastating harmonic simplicity to the abstract microtonal atmospheres. The sound recalls post classical work from greats such as A Silver Mt Zion at their most plaintive, and Stars of The Lid at their most majestic.

Naviar Records is a music community and label. Through regular publications, open projects and events, we explore the connection between experimental electronic music and traditional Japanese poetry.