Nicholas Thayer

DISINTEGRATE

In 2023 I made this interdiscplinary performance about global warming. This work is ongoing, with potential performances scheduled for 2025. Click on the link for a short film by Sam Asaert about the work.

ESREVER FEAT. ELEA BEKKERS

This piece started life a looooong time ago, experiencing life as part of some artistic research towards a performance called ‘From The Sun’s Perspective’, then it found a place as part of the interdisciplinary performance The Circle of Truth Pt 2, and then it was used by Drew Jacoby for her short film ‘The Dream’ for jewellery maker Misui. This film was then shortlisted at the Berlin Fashion Film Awards in 2024. This version is sung by Elea Beckers, using an adapted text from Sarah Blok.

COSMOSIS

Cosmosis is a growing collection of immersive storytelling experiences, called Quests. These  quests are exercises in deeply rooting within yourself, your environment and the cosmos. You will be guided through that by me, the wizard! 🧙🏻‍♂️ Expect a patchwork of storytelling, soundscapes, rituals, magic and physical interactions. Each Quest is made for a specific theme, aimed to re-enchant your experience of it. Created (and above text) by Paul Staring. Composition by Nicholas Thayer.

ON SLOWING / 300,000 LIGHTS

Two recordings of longform ambient installation works.

ANCESTORS

Ancestors is a unique journey six generations into the future, where you’ll explore how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s world. Using AI and guided by your smartphone, you’ll connect with others in unexpected ways to discover possible futures and face big questions around climate, technology, and society. Created by Steye Hallema. Composition by Nicholas Thayer and Wannes Salome.

THE CIRCLE OF TRUTH Pt 2

The Circle of Truth Part 2 is the second edition of DOOR Foundation's Truth Trilogy, following the successful Part 1 performed in 2022. Set in a large metal warehouse at the NDSM, DOOR Open Space, 'The Circle of Truth' is inspired by the Faustian way we navigate our lives in this post-truth era.

Once you pass through the small door beneath the vibrant red neon circle, you embark on an immersive journey into the heart of truth.

IN:FINITE 3 EPS

The score to the contemporary dance piece on three EPs. Released on Oscillations Music.

IN:FINITE (Contemporary Dance)

Immersive one hour score for a contemporary dance piece. Commissioned by Skånes Dansteater (Sweden). Choreographed by Wubkje Kuindersma.

Resonance: TimeSpace (FILM)

A new work by Sam Asaert based on his experience of the installation performance TimeSpace by Studio Resonance.

Light artist Frouke ten Velden, sound artist Nicholas Thayer, director/choreographer Peter Leung, dance Toon Lobach.

Japanse Lak, 2022

Audio for a sound installation commissioned by Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, to accompany video work by Frouke ten Velden as part of their Japanse Lak exhibition. Premiered July 2022.

This sound installation was made by manipulating recordings of traditional Japanese Lacquer polishing techniques.

The Circle of Truth, 2022

The Circle of Truth is an unique 3 hour experience at an old newspaper production plant of 10.000 m2. Through a mix of Theatre, Music, Art and Nightlife you will be challenged to step out of your comfortable bubble. Meet new people from other circles and discover new perspectives...

Tetramer, 2022

It feels amazing to finally share this four year journey! Tetramer means ‘four things’ and this album is exactly that. Four suites (and of course four wonderful players), four concepts, four years (the first parts of this album were composed in 2019), four DAWs (Cubase, Ableton, Dorico, ProTools) and so forth. But what this album is really comprised of is an exploration into the intersection of our analog and digital worlds. The artwork, developed with Theo Robinson reflects that too, and in the coming weeks I will share some of the visualisations we made for each piece that explore this further.

For now, firstly, a HUGE thank you to the wonderful players who made this possible, Anna Csukly, Kirill Moses, Setareh Nafisi, and Gayla Sky, to Theo Robinson for as ever exploring artwork ideas with me. A huge and special thank you to Setareh for all of the incredibly valuable support and advice throughout this creation process.

Tell your friends. Tell your parents. Thank you for listening.

Artwork
Photo - Setareh Nafisi
Edit and design - Theo Robinson

familiar, 2022

Music single
All proceeds from the sale of this piece will be donated to the UNHCR providing humanitarian relief for those in Ukraine whose lives have been devastated by this conflict.

TimeSpace, 2021
TimeSpace is a new work, created from the Resonance project with light artist Frouke ten Velden and choreographer Peter Leung. In this performance we continue our research into spatiality and performative sculpture, introducing a body in the space. Performances 26th and 27th November at MACA, Amsterdam.

FROM THE SUN’S PERSPECTIVE, 2021
Original composition in collaboration with Setareh Nafisi for dance theatre performance. Artistic direction by Peter Leung, Fabienne Vegt and Brigitte van Hagen. Produced by House of Makers.

Image of Setareh Nafisi, Marianne Noordink and Oene van Geel by Imke Kolidijk

FAMILIAR, 2021
Original composition for short film, choreographed and directed by Nicola Wills. Cello by Galya Sky. Dancers Nicha Rodboon and Philippe Lens.

Image by Nicola Wills.

NARCISSUS AND ECHO, 2021
Original composition for Virtual Reality film in collaboration with House of Makers and Veejays.com.

Image by Noralie.

ENTROPY, 2021
Original composition for Ballet Zurich Junior Company. Choreography by Craig Davidson. Costumes by Alana Sargeant.

Photo by Admill Kuyler.

RESONANCE, 2020
A light and sound installation sculpture in collaboration with Frouke ten Velden. First research performances August 2020.

GENTLY QUIET, 2020
Original score and eleven solo variations composed and produced with Setareh Nafisi for a Dutch National Ballet film, choreographed by Peter Leung and directed by Altin Kaftira.

Photo Bastian de Stoop by Altin Kaftira from Gently Quiet

OF ECSTASY, 2020
Original score composed and produced with Setareh Nafisi for choreography by Andrew McNicol. Not performed due to Covid-19.

ALL IN PASSING, 2019
Original score for contemporary ballet. Choreographed by Peter Leung, with lighting by Hendrik Walther. Performed by New English Ballet Theatre. Premiere Sadler’s Wells (UK), September 2019.

Photo by Deborah Jaffe

KIN, 2019
Multi-discipline performance in collaboration with House of Makers, Peter Leung, Setareh Nafisi, Miriam Den Boer Salmon, Frederik Kaiser, Erika Poletto. Premiered ccAmstel (NL) August 2019.

Photo by Juliette de Groot

JOURNEY, 2019
Original composition premiered at Grachtenfestival (NL), in collaboration with Brigitte Van Hagen, Peter Leung and Setareh Nafisi

Sprekend Verleden, 2019
Three sound installations for an exhibition by Sibyl Heijnen, made in collaboration with Birgitte van Hagen, shown in Stedelijk Museum, Kampen, July 2019.

25h, 2019
Original score for contemporary dance piece, choreographed by Craig Davidson, with visuals by Frouke ten Velden. Performed by ZhdK (SW). Premiered May 2019.

A THOUSAND CUTS, 2019
For string quartet and live electronics. Premiered at The Grand Theatre, Groningen, April 2019 with accompanying film by Brandon Bolmer aka Maskarade.

WINTER, 2019
Score for moving portrait, directed by Rahi Rezvani, design and choreography by Drew Jacoby.

OF ECSTASY (film), 2019
Original score for contemporary dance film.
 Choreography Andrew McNicol. Directed by Sam Asaert.

BENDLESS EAUTY, 2018
Original score for performance piece with Hendrik Walther. Premiered at Bergen (NL) October 2018.

A SYSTEM FLAW, 2018
Original score for contemporary ballet.

Choreographed by Nicola Wills. Performed by Ballet van Vlandaaren.

Photo by Shed Mohajid

AMORRA, 2018
Original score for immersive film installation.

Performed at De Parade 2018, Netherlands.

Concept by Studio Amorra. Directed by Anouk van Kalmthout, Harm Schut and Joeren Hoogaars.

Image by Studio Amorra

D.I.D, 2018
Original score for contemporary ballet, performed by Het Nationale Ballet.
 Choreographed by Clotilde Tran.

Photo Nicholas Thayer

SILFUR, 2018
For string trio and live electronics. Premiered at deSingel, Antwerpen, March 2018.

Photo Nicholas Thayer

HORSE BONE, 2018
Sound installation for artist TwoOne residency at Boab Gallery, Antwerpen.



LATE NIGHT TALES, 2018
Original score for short film.
 Choreographed and directed by Drew Jacoby.

COMING UP FOR AIR, 2018
Original score for short film.
 Directed by Joeren Hoogaars, Willem Stapel and Anouk van Kalmthout.

Image by Anouk van Kalmthout and Joeren Hoogaars

CIRCE, 2018
Original score for contemporary dance film.
 Choreography by Peter Leung. Concept by House of Makers.
 Directed by Bowie Verschuuren.

EVENTIDE, 2018
Original score for immersive dance theatre performance.
 Concept by House of Makers.
 Premiered at Ostade A’dam, March 2018.

Photo by Nicholas Thayer

OF SILENCE, 2017
Original score for contemporary dance film.
 Choreography Andrew McNicol. Directed by Sam Asaert.

FADING INTO GREY, 2017
Original score (partial) for contemporary dance work performed by House Of Makers, premiered at Nederlands Dans Dagen.
 Choreography by Peter Leung, text by Sterre Van Rossem.

Photo by Nicholas Thayer.

IN LIMBO, 2017
Original score for contemporary ballet performed by Het Nationale Ballet.
 Choreography by Clotilde Tran.

Photo by Michel Schanter

NORTH, 2017
Original score for contemporary ballet performed by Ballet Vlaandaren.
 Choreography by Emmi Pennanen.