«Feux» will be the third opus of Theorem of Joy, the quintet led by bassist Thomas Julienne.
As a composer, Thomas Julienne is a keen observer of the world, painting sonic landscapes that capture the psychological and sociological nuances of our era. His compositions reflect a deep understanding of human dynamics and social structures, offering a unique musical perspective on the challenges and beauties of the human condition.
Fire consumes, transforms, destroys, and warms. It is the driving force of civilization’s advancement.
Fire symbolizes inner desire, love, the life force, but also self-destruction and renewal. Fire is also the combustion of our own consumerism, of carbon energies.
Thomas Julienne posits fire as a central symbolic element of life and destruction. Each piece explores aspects of human existence, desires for change, and the consequences of our actions on the environment and society.
The music blends influences from experimental rock, Arab-Andalusian and Hindustani modal music, classical and impressionistic music, using jazz as a catalyst for all these influences.
This opus comprises nine tracks, juxtaposing reflections on ancient myths, contemporary challenges, and futuristic visions, oscillating between utopia, reality, and dystopia.