Modern Biology

Modern Biology is the new project of veteran musician Tarun Nayar. Formally trained in Indian Classical music and educated as a biologist, Modern Biology sees him turn a new leaf by bringing his passions together in an ambient project that is organismic, uplifting, and deeply contextual. He uses modular synthesis, home-built synthesizers, and other analog equipment to improvise with the natural vibrations of a certain place and time – via plant bioelectricity, latent electromagnetic radiation, and even the earth’s resonant hum. 

With his work going viral with millions of views internationally, Tarun is sought after all over the world, with upcoming shows in Toronto and Stockholm. But this live show at ISF is a special one, for us and for him. We are his community, and we’ve always rooted for him (to keep the botanical references going). He’ll also be joined by a special guest – sitar virtuoso Sharanjeet Singh Mand who is just back from playing his sitar at Everest Base Camp!

We’ve found the perfect spot to listen to this transcendental music – outdoors, in a natural amphitheater facing the sea on Granville Island. What’s more, we’ll set you up with high-quality wireless headphones so that you can remain fully immersed in the ambient world Tarun creates, even if you choose to take a short walk down to the edge of the water. This is part meditation, part concert. Seats are limited to this special experience! 

The event will begin (and end) at Performance Works, with the audience directed to the grassy knoll at Ron Basford Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for outdoor seating.