nimbus dei



 

 

Nimbus Dei is a project started in 2007 by Tomislav Babić for performing his electronic and experimental works. Set as free-form ensemble featuring ad lib performance by various guest musicians, whilst T.Babić provides core melodic and harmonic material. Together with collegue Hrvoje Nikšić he recorded an one-take improvisation album "The Fall Of Jerusalem", and duo performed it under name "Luftwaffe" in 2007. This year, after a year long hiatus, for concerts in Slovenia in march and Zagreb Biennale in april, T.Babić formed a trio; he was joined by Mario Kovač on theremin, modular synth & sampler, and Tena Novak on electric violin and synthesizer. In addition, trio is accompanied with real-time video performance created by video artist Ivan Lušučić Liik.

 

Nimbus Dei playes a blend of dark, psyhedelic ambient with roots in 70s electronic and impressionism. emphasys is on live performance on synthesizers, electric piano, step-sequencers etc. using no computers or pre-recorded material renders complete improvisational and creative freedom. Nimbus Dei music was used for theatre plays, films and documentary series scores.


 

 

recordings (unpublished/unreleased):

  • "Angel Dust" (2005) - improvisation session in studio

  • "The Fall Of Jerusalem" (2007) - one-take improvisation album, recorded in the studio with additional mix/mastering

  • "The Fall Of Jerusalem", "Eclipse", "Siberian", "no name" - live concert in ITD Theatre, as "Luftwaffe" in Zagreb May2007, during festival "Žedno Uho". featuring fusion pianist Teo Martinović on prepared piano, vocoder and bass synthesizer.

     

  • "The Fall OF Jerusalem" wes used as a part of soundtrack for recently aired documentary film series "Profesije Osobno" (Professions: Up-Close n Personal), by author Željko Sarić (HTV 2008 & 2009)

  • "Amenthes" & "Sol Invictus" 2008 - T.Babić

  • "Nimbus Dei @ Biennale" - DVD video & audio - in production. includes "Amenthes", "The Fall Of Jerusalem" & "Sol Invictus" 2009

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  • Images from concert at "Žedno Uho" Festival, Zagreb April 30, 2010:

    Mario Kovač, Željko Andrić & Tomislav Babić, video artist: Ivan Biondić

     

     

     

  • Images and video from concert at Kinodvor, Ljubljana March 20, 2009:

    Mario Kovač, Tena Novak & Tomislav Babić, video artist: Ivan Lušičić Liik

     

     

     

  • Images from concert at Biennale Zagreb, April 22, 2009:

    Mario Kovač, Tena Novak & Tomislav Babić, video artist: Ivan Lušučić Liik