Nikos Charalambous
Unbound Resonance
Nikos Charalambous
Unbound Resonance
"Unbound Resonance" is a solo guitar performance that pushes the boundaries of sound. Using electronic effects, loops, samples and extending the instrument's sonic palette through exploring the full frequency range from deep lows to shimmering highs. Improvised in real-time, the music shifts between ambient soundscapes, rhythmic pulses, and melodic fragments. Spoken word elements add a narrative layer, making the performance a dynamic blend of sound and storytelling. "Unbound Resonance" is an exploration of the guitar's limitless potential, creating an immersive experience that is both innovative and emotionally resonant.
Nikos is a guitar player born in Limassol, Cyprus in 1991. He started playing guitar around the age of 15 and was mostly self-taught at that time. He initially surrounded himself with rock/metal music, built his own band while composing his own songs and eventually started performing in rock clubs and festivals around the island.Gradually the musical search moved into jazz and the improvisational aspect of music. In 2017 he graduated with a bachelor's degree in jazz & pop guitar performance from ArtEZ University of the Arts in Arnhem, and in 2020 with master's degree on jazz guitar at Codarts Rotterdam.Besides leading his own groups with original compositions, being a sideman for various projects within jazz, pop and free improvised music he has also performed for dance, film, opera and art productions in Germany, Belgium, Poland, Cyprus and the Netherlands.