Critical Acclaim
As one of the most distinctive audio/visual performers to date; violinist, producer and film-maker Zan Lyons’ stunning shows have received critical acclaim across the globe.
A Unique Combination
"Explosive beats collide with melancholic melodies."
Using his laptop and custom foot pedals, Zan loops his violin, voice and sounds while manipulating his haunting visuals - to incredible effect.
Zan’s film making process retains the organic approach established by his music.
One Man Army
A one man army; Zan directs, shoots, edits, and lights all of his films himself, as well as doing all of the complex animation and visual effects work.
The result is hypnotic and otherworldly, bringing a truly cinematic vision to the audio & visual worlds.
His films have quickly earned high profile recognition with nominations from Lux and the London Short Film Festival, and screenings on MTV, as well as the Cannes, onedotzero and Raindance film festivals.
Recent Work
Recently, Zan has performed with the likes of Samuel Kerridge, Clark and Oakeas.
He has collaborated with warp records’ Leila and embarked on a European tour with "F*** Buttons".
He has also performed at atonal, Lev, Splice, and many more festivals and venues across the globe.
Blade Runner Remix
Impressed by Lyons’ unique audio/visual outlook, the UK’s Latitude Festival invited Zan to remix Ridley Scott’s 'Blade Runner.
This ever-evolving live reimagining of Scott’s classic sees Lyons cut up scenes from the film - splicing in his own work in the process and replacing the soundtrack with his own score.
‘Zan Lyons vs Blade Runner’ has since been performed at Berlin’s Berghain and the UK’s Leeds festival, as well as the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art.
Not Confined to Solo Work
Not confined to solo work, Zan was appointed musical director on Darren Johnston’s 'Underdrome', a 360 multimedia spectacle at London’s Roundhouse.
Zan co-ordinated a 100 piece choir and a string octet all consolidated with alive 5.1 mix by the composer himself.
Lyons frequently collaborates with Alec empire and is a member of Atari Teenage Riot, performing live reactive video projections and distortion-soaked sound design.
Lyons also creates real-time visuals for empire’s ‘Low on Ice’ show.
Upcoming Work
Zan is currently working on a new under-wraps long form audio visual project existing somewhere between music and feature film.
