Though Cirkus Cirkor certainly has eye-popping effects, it also has a strong focus on music. Providing accompaniment to every act is Urga, a seven-piece band situated at the back of the stage. Playing everything from punk to reggae, the band has worked with Cirkus Cirkor since the group's inception. Independently, Urga has also found success in Sweden playing rock festivals and releasing CDs, the latest of which is titled Urgasm.
In Trix, Urga's music completes the effect of each performance segment, making every routine an autonomous and nearly hypnotic experience. In a way, the complement of sound makes for a presentation that is almost cinematic, with music, performance and effects all combining to produce mood and narrative. But remember, it is still a circus. It may be true that there is no more big top, but for the Cirkus Cirkor, the show most definitely goes on.
Performance Notes
What: Trix, a performance by Cirkus Cirkor and Orionteatern
When: Tonight, 7:30pm; tomorrow, 7:30; and Sunday, 2:30pm
Where: Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall (台北國立國父紀念館) Taipei, 505 Jenai Rd., Sec. 4 (台北市仁愛路4段505號)
Tickets: NT$400 to NT$1,800, available at ERA ticket outlets. For ticket information call (02)2341-9898.
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