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Episode 12: Unmasking the “Noir Age” with Richard Vergez

Richard Vergez joins the Soundologia listeners to discuss his career as a sound artist, performer, and the founder of the ambient and drone sound label Noir Age. He reveals how he entered the realm of sound art as a professional graphic designer and how he draws inspiration from the Fluxus movement and dystopian motifs. As a prominent figure in South Florida’s underground and experimental music scene, Vergez delved into the creation of unique soundscapes for iconic silent films such as Nosferatu and Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. As a special surprise for our listeners, Richard is giving away one of the albums published on Noir Age called “Parallels,” which he created with his collaborator David Brieske.

About Richard Vergez

Richard Vergez is a Cuban-American artist specializing in mixed media collage and sound art. His work reflects his background in graphic design and audio/visual composition, with hand-made collages on paper and mixed media experiments. Vergez’s imagery combines human and technological elements, exploring the concept of an ever-evolving modern dystopian identity. He has exhibited in various cities, including Brooklyn, London, Chicago, Miami, Sydney, Los Angeles, Stekene, and Fort Lauderdale.

His collage illustrations have appeared in the New York Times, The Guardian, and the Atlantic. He founded the Noir Age label in 2017, releasing limited edition music on cassette and vinyl by artists worldwide, accompanied by mostly handmade artwork. Currently, he records and performs solo as Night Foundation, and recently collaborated with experimental vocalist Little Annie. Vergez also collaborates with Cuban choreographer Ana Mendez to score modern dance pieces.

Photo credit for the episode cover photo: Carlo Pirrongelli

Vergez’s book recommendations

Sense Sound Sound Sense – Fluxus Music, Scores & Records in the Luigi Bonotto Collection

Noise, Water, Meat: A History of Sound in the Arts by Douglas Kahn

Find more about Richard Vergez

Vergez’s website

Noir Age Bandcamp page

YouTube Channel

Soundologia Vergez Night Foundation Live Bandshell 4 With Little Annie Opening For Tangerine Dream Compressed
Night Foundation (Richard Vergez) and Little Annie perform live at Miami Beach Bandshell, Miami.
Soundologia Vergez Nosferatu Score 2 Compressed
Richard Vergez – Live scoring of Nosferatu in 2022 at the Savor Cinema.
Richard Vergez Graphic Score Compressed
Vergez’s graphic sound score for a performance by Ana Mendez presented in 2010 at the Miami Art Museum.

Get Your Free Copy of “Parallels” by David Brieske and Richard Vergez

In celebration of the 60th release on the renowned Noir Age label, Soundologia and Noir Age have a thrilling surprise for our beloved listeners and dedicated followers.

Click here to download your free album!

In celebration of the upcoming release of Noir Age, we are excited to provide you with a special promo track by Anasisana titled “Stay” (feat. Zhe Pechorin).

Click here to download the track!

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Pedja Kovačević
Pedja Kovačević

Pedja Kovačević is a Serbian-born musicologist, concert producer, and music producer who founded Soundologia. He moved to the United States in 2018 and graduated in Music Management and Production from Florida International University's School of Music. Pedja has extensive experience in music education, music business, and audio production. He has taught a course on experimental and electro-acoustic music at FIU's School of Music, overseeing concerts and handling sound and tech duties. He has worked as a program coordinator and music administrator at various music and arts schools in Miami.

As a musicologist and music writer, Pedja has published articles on music and presented studies at international conferences and forums in the U.S., Poland, Greece, and Serbia. His writings explore the relationship between music and other art forms, such as painting, architecture, poetry, prose, and photography. In one of his papers, Pedja presents a new perspective on the aesthetic aspects of sound through Deep Listening, a concept introduced by American composer Pauline Oliveros. Pedja promotes experimental and electronic music and with his guests discuss their experimental music projects.

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