Surrounded by images of the cosmos and a band blending raw vocals, keyboard, drums, cello and a violin, this is a wonderful aural and visual experience. The electro-pop music enhances the projections and there is a soothing feeling of being bathed in music while projections loom large around us. We are in the eye of the storm where it is quieter, but the music still rages around us like notes on the run, swirling.
The four-strong band including K Mak (Kathryn McKee herself are all brilliant musicians, with the battles between the cello and the violin thrilling to watch. The images change sequence, as a different one accompanies every new song. We move around the cosmos and the world in general to explore the sound and feel of it, as K Mak’s slightly gravelly, lived-in soundtrack.
The audience is very polite, not applauding each song until we realise it is ok to do so. After a chat from K Mak, we engage more as we know we have permission to appreciate the band’s work. Favourite visuals include the flower blooms that are half-blossoming when we start, but quickly bloom into being by the end of the song. Other visuals include bubbles, rain, water sparkling and the more obscure psychedelic backgrounds, which ebb and flow, drawing us in. With several shows a day, this is a great way to spend an hour simply relaxing and letting yourself be at one with the music.
Show Time: 21-24 Aug @ 12:00; 14:00; 17:00; 19:00
Summerhall
Ticket Prices: £14.50-£17
https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/k-mak-at-the-planetarium
Additional information: Please note, latecomers may not be admitted
Venue accessibility; Accessible entry: Once in the Courtyard, standing facing the Royal Dick pub take the alleyway to the left. Turn right as you approach the yellow tent, Demonstration Room is directly ahead. Performance space is on the Ground Floor. Wheelchair access type: Level Access. Stairs: None. Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above. Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Accessible Toilets, Audio Enhancement System. May not apply to all performances.
Age suitability: 5+ (guideline). Babes in arms policy: babies do not require a ticket. Policy applies to: children under 2 years. Age restrictions: After 22.00 the venue is 18+. If an under 18-year-old has a ticket for a show after 22.00, they are allowed to attend the showing but are unable to stay at Summerhall after the performance