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"The closest thing to a breakout star that the American performance sect has seen in decades."    -The New York Journal

"Marcum...part maverick and part mystic"

-Activeman.com

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winner
 
St. Louis Fringe Festival
2017
 
Artistic 
innovATION
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FRINGIEST OF
THE FRINGE
AwARD
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winner
 
ENCORE
PRODUCER'S
AwARD
winner
2018
 
ASHEVILLE FRINGE FESTIVAL
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HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL
winner
2018

Official Album Release

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MUSIC

BIO

Hymns & Oscillations is an energetic exploration of the Chakra System through songs, chants, and activated frequencies. By paying homage to various multi-cultural emanations, this piece represents a modern manifestation rooted in transcendental sound practices. By combining Solfeggio sound healing frequencies with multimedia projections and an eclectic sound catalogue this show uses intention, innovation, and the human voice as the primary catalyst for energetic exchange.

As a follow up to Matthew Marcum's award-winning, smash hit, Pollock: A Frequency Parable, which received The Artistic Innovation Award at the 2017 St. Louis Fringe Festival, the Fringiest of the Fringe Award at the 2018 Asheville Fringe Festival, and the Encore Producer's Award at the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival, culminating in an acclaimed Off-Broadway run at The Soho Playhouse in New York City, Hymns & Oscillations continues to explore the experimental world of sound frequency and it's effect on the human experience. 

Hymns and Oscillations is produced by The Unconventional Empire, helmed by Artistic Director Matthew  and will make it's world debut at the St. Louis Fringe Festival in August of 2019. The performance debut will coincide with the Hymns & Oscillations album release, which will feature studio cuts of all music featured in the stage show. 

THE HYMNS & OSCILLATIONS TOUR

Due to the effects of the impending COVID -19 Pandemic we are saddened to announce that our Summer Residency at The Historic Zen Hall and all future dates of our 2020 production of Hymns and Oscillations have been postponed.  We wish to thank all of our partnering venues and patrons for the massive amount of love and support that we have received during the run of this production and are looking forward to many more future collaborations. With much love we wish safety and healing to our friends, families, and community partners as we navigate this very uncertain time.

Very Best - Matt

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The Unconventional Empire is a critically acclaimed, and award winning multi-platform creative agency and production company. Founded on the principles of conceptual collaboration and community engagement by Artistic Director Matthew Marcum, it acts as an incubator for big ideas and a launching pad for unique artistic endeavors. The Unconventional Empire has successfully produced 7 nationally recognized stage shows, 2 touring productions, 5 Albums, 1 book, and a string of successful live event showcases. Select titles include: The Guardian: I am Edward Snowden, Surreal Estate, Noted, Bathing Suit, The Existential Emporium, Pollock: A Frequency Parable, and most recently Hymns & Oscillations.

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