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    A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

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    Charles Hazelwood and his All Star Collective are joined by Danceroom Spectroscopy for an amazing visual interpretation of Terry Riley's psychedelic masterpiece, 'A Rainbow in Curved Air'.

    1. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      1. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Charles Hazelwood introduces the audience to the psychedelic intricacies of "an hour of A major 7". Photo: Andy Squire

    2. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      2. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Charles Hazelwood and cohorts take on the magnificent Terry Riley work, with visual help from the wizards at Danceroom Spectroscopy. Photo: Andy Squire

    3. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      3. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      The two duelling guitarists during the Terry Riley psych-fest. Photo: Andy Squire

    4. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      4. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Charles Hazelwood and cohorts take on the magnificent Terry Riley work, with visual help from the wizards at Danceroom Spectroscopy. Photo: Andy Squire

    5. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      5. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Charles Hazelwood and cohorts take on the magnificent Terry Riley work, with visual help from the wizards at Danceroom Spectroscopy. Photo: Andy Squire

    6. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      6. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Charles Hazelwood and cohorts take on the magnificent Terry Riley work, with visual help from the wizards at Danceroom Spectroscopy. Photo: Andy Squire

    7. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      7. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      The Bristol Old Vic in all its glory during Charles Hazelwood's performance. Photo: Andy Squire

    8. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      8. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Goldfrapp's Will Gregory made a guest appearance for the Terry Riley classic. Photo: Andy Squire

    9. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      9. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Amazing visuals accompanied the performance, all dictated by the musicians' movements and the sound of their instruments. Photo: Andy Squire

    10. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      10. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Charles Hazelwood and cohorts take on the magnificent Terry Riley work, with visual help from the wizards at Danceroom Spectroscopy. Photo: Andy Squire

    11. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      11. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      A console-view of the performance. Photo: Andy Squire

    12. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      12. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      Charles Hazelwood and cohorts take on the magnificent Terry Riley work, with visual help from the wizards at Danceroom Spectroscopy. Photo: Andy Squire

    13. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      13. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      The drummer in Charles Hazelwood's All-Star Ensemble had a permanent grin throughout. And a bat-shaped cymbal. Wow. Photo: Andy Squire

    14. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      14. A Rainbow in Curved Air at the Bristol Proms

      The Danceroom Spectroscopy nerds at work during A Rainbow in Curved Air. Photo: Andy Squire

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