Helene Vogelsinger

Hélène Vogelsinger is not just a musician—she is a sonic architect, weaving intricate modular synthesizer compositions that seem to merge seamlessly with the spaces she performs in. Her music is an exploration of sound, memory, and emotion, blending ambient textures with ethereal melodies that invite deep introspection. What sets her apart is her choice of venues: abandoned chapels, overgrown theaters, and forgotten landscapes that become active participants in her performances. These places aren’t just settings—they shape the very essence of her sound, turning each performance into a unique, site-specific experience.

A perfect example of this is her breathtaking set for Fact Magazine’s 180 Fact series, where she performed in an abandoned castle—an unexpected yet fitting location for the piece. Originally, she had planned to record in an old cloister, embarking on an 800km journey to document its energy, taking pictures, videos, and recording ambient sounds. Back in her studio, she used these elements to create the foundation of her composition, allowing the space itself to guide the music. However, when she returned to record the final piece, the cloister was no longer accessible. On her way home, she stumbled upon an abandoned castle in the middle of an industrial zone—an “improbable apparition,” as she described it. Struck by its aura and history, she knew it was the right place for the session. The castle, once home to a family that helped refugees flee war, added a haunting depth to her performance.

The french singer and sound designer’s performances require three modular cases, a hundred cables, a generator, cameras, lights, and careful planning—all while navigating the unpredictable nature of abandoned locations. “It is something really intense, especially in those types of places, where you have to avoid a lot of obstacles,” she explains. Despite the challenges, the result is an immersive and suspended moment in time—one where music and place become one. Her Forgotten Futures series on YouTube further showcases this process, capturing the poetry of decayed spaces through sound. Infused with inspiration from nature and spiritual practices like Reiki, albums like Contemplation (2020) and Reminiscence (2021).solidify her as a visionary artist. Through her work, Vogelsinger reclaims forgotten spaces—not with words, but with sound, proving that music can transcend time and place, breathing new life into the echoes of the past.