Various - Epicurean Escapism I FLAC

With 'Escapism I' The Epicurean / Silken Tofu labels proceed with in-yer-face art selecting for the CD part good examples of the releases showcasing boundless potential in all things extravagant, experimental and on-the-edge. The DVD edition of Martin Bladh's films is literally one of a kind. One-actor theatre in a pool of blood in which routine means inflicting physical pain to oneself. Scars and cuts are caused in a fixed manner like a ritual clear to the artist only. His aim is not to shock the paper audience but to accomplish the performance. This is definitely to those who has no friends and intends to have none: the stone art that makes shiver a bit and hands tremble with a gun and scissors in front of the mirror before penectomy. The footage is DIY, minimal, bare-staged, the spotlight is on the actor, especially in a "Cycle" episode with its 'talk shows' snippets. Such home videos testify absolute mystery about people who could be your colleagues at work or neighbours, leading double life of a masochist to enjoy the reality via pain. I call it life... with a bit larger than life attitude. Not really recommended to the faint-hearted or squeamish.