SAX.EXE

Saxophonist and composer Ties Mellema gives his instrument a radical system upgrade. In SAX.EXE, raw acoustic breath merges with heavy beats, deep bass lines, and immersive electronics. The saxophone becomes a digital entity—part noise, part rhythm, part ritual.

Using multiple saxophones, live electronics, and a healthy dose of sonic curiosity, Mellema builds a hypnotic, high-energy set: part rave, part sound installation, part tribute to his musical roots. Think glitchy grooves, industrial pulses, and distorted sax tones morphing into something entirely new.

Ties: “As I grow older, I keep returning to the things I loved as a kid—making beats, looping grooves, playing with sequencers. This project brings that childhood joy back to life on stage.”

• A captivating mix of improvisation, algorithm, and acoustic force
• Music that isn’t just played—it’s programmed and generated in real time
• A digital trip for your ears

This isn’t just a concert—it’s SAX.EXE, where music runs like a program and evolves in real-time. Get ready for the upload.

Solo Saxophones & Electronics:
Ties Mellema, composer, saxophones, electronics

Ties on [insta](https://www.instagram.com/tiesmellema/ https://www.facebook.com/tiesmellema)

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