The duet that conquered New York (and the scrambled eggs)
Remember when the subject Scrambled Eggs Did it sound everywhere? What has been made of The Cybelthat duet born in the 70’s in Sant Fruitós de Bages? They reached the summit of their career when they shared poster with Pink Floyd to the Madison Square Garden. Its success was glittering but years later Salmon, Salmonhis attempt to adapt to the new sound of the 80’s, did not have the same echo. However, the audience still recalls their iconic song about scrambled eggs, a piece that crossed any logic to become a phenomenon.
Now,, Marc Domingo and Cris Margu They bring the show to Maldà The Cibels: Behind the Musican original idea of the two performers that takes shape through collective creation next to Laura Aubert, Francesc Marginet and Clara Mingueza. “The text has arisen from improvisations and a transcript work and selection of the material that arises,” says Margu. Initially, the work had to revolve around a recording studio, but the creative process transformed it into a story based on fragmented scenes, each with its own strength.
Viewers will discover The Cibbians as the function progresses, which is built as a false documentary with testimonies and interviews with the characters. “You don’t have to know them before entering the theater, the audience will discover them,” says Cris Margu. Through this route, we will see how the duet went from the illusion to the vertigo of fame. “Success came unexpectedly and ended up devouring them, artistically and personally,” says Margu.
“His is the story of many other artists of the time”
Although they succeeded in New York, they never managed to free themselves from the impostor’s syndrome. “In essence, theirs is the story of many other artists of the time,” reflects Margu, pointing to their proximity with groups such as The doors and The Kinks. The play plays with this idea of myth, in an age full of iconic musicians like David Bowie, Freddie Mercury and Bollan frame. Perhaps the two members of The Cibelians are ours Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe?
Beyond its history, the show transcends The Cibelian’s career to talk about friendship and the relationship between art and success. The performers emphasize the duet’s emotional journey: “Not only were musicians, they were two friends who experienced moments of euphoria and artistic crisis. We ask questions about what it really means to succeed and how fame is managed when it arrives without warning, “says Margu.
Stage, The Cibels: Behind the Music Play with different formats. Is it a documentary? A musical? A fictional reality? “We move in the field of absurd comedy with songs, even with a cabaret point,” say Domingo and Margu. The music plays a key role in the show, as the performers themselves play live and play the band’s songs, especially created for the play.
Marc Domingo and Cris Margu have been working together and working together in various projects, such as Happy Birthday Frankiewith the Cia. Lagargothat have folded with Clara Mingueza. However, this is his first show as a creative tandem, a project that fits perfectly with the philosophy of Maldà to promote new creations and give voice to new talents from the theater scene.
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