The Ideal Is Wrong is a project in which Morten collaborated with the danish band Utæt (which translates to “Leaky”). Merging his research into political theory, art and activism, with Utæt’s punk-infused music and their firsthand experiences as young and queer individuals, they created a music composition with profound political undertones. A song, a situation, an opportunity to rage against political systems and their imperialist wars, against capitalist systems and their destruction of the planet, against the gender binary and stupid boxes. At the same time, the making of this song was also a process of working out how to be together. How to listen to each other. How to create together. To find solidarity. The Ideal Is Wrong premiered in March as a public installation, echoing through the streets of Esbjerg, Denmark. The police were confused: “Is this an undeclared protest?”. Perhaps we need to protest in as many ways as we can.
Thanks to Utæt (Charlie, Kris, Katinka, Paula and Bjørg).
Recording, mixing and sound design: Morten.
Lyrics: Bjørg, Kris, Paula and Morten.
Vocals: Bjørg, Paula
Guitar: Katinka.
Bass: Kris.
Drums: Charlie and Morten
Flute: Bjørg
Live FX: Paula
Choir: Katina, Bjørg, Kris, Charlie, Paula and Morten
Exhibition history:
Lydknust (March 2024) in Esbjerg, DK
Ladder Space (October 2024) in Copenhagen, DK
Created with support from The Danish Arts Council.
