Internet2 is Carlos Carbonell’s one-man-band project, which first started as a band of amateur woodwind players.
“Internet2 mixes classical music with electronica, moving from drama to comedy, from the world of adults to that of children, all with great humor. Carlos cites Anne Laplantine as an influence on his work, as well as the lyrics of Kraftwerk songs and secondary characters from Snoopy. His music could be likened to a childlike version of Max Tundra. The young man also hosts very colourful "midi armour" workshops where children and adults are brought in to create music and songs. On stage, Carlos wears beautiful multicolored capes, dances and subverts the clichés of popular music.”
Sónar Festival
Internet2 live set is based on the concept of technology understood as a hidden magic: a 4-meters-long piano made of cardboard and aluminum foil, moving clarinet pieces, and dance steps become characters of a mystical adventure which actively involves the audience’s participation.
Internet 2 has toured in quite varied places like Sonar festival, the Pompidou Center in Paris, New Musical Express parties in Ireland or Musiques Volantes festival in Metz.
Besides music, Internet2 has produced children's workshops for 2009 Sonar kids festival, Minimusica tour or Centramatic Festival 09. In these workshops the children learn to create a whole sound space using their sounds and midi tools.
"We end today with music that excites me, music that I fully support at all levels. With Spanish music! Internet2 is the musical project of Carlos Carbonell, who works with his partner Jordi Ferreiro in art and design group Comte d'Urgell . Internet2 When I wrote about Internet2 in my blog , I noted on the originality of its music and its presentation (MIDI underwear! Fake Documentary! folkloric dance!), and described how I felt her musical spirit was close to mine.
"Internet2 is another sign that Spain is producing some of the most interesting and fresh culture of Europe right now," I wrote. "
Nick Curry (aka Momus)
