TRANSMISSIONS: The Lowest Common Denominator
Enemies of "the lowest common denominator, ultra-commodified, faux-culture, within which you are usually immersed" Throbbing Gristle tried Tate Modern's turbine hall out for size last month, as a venue to pay tribute to their friend and one time collaborator Derek Jarman. Playing two long tracks first, then a live new work as accompaniment to six of Jarman's super eight films with the accompaniment of the New London Chamber Choir, the event didn't lack TG's infamous spirit of performative experiment.