Last semester I experimented with interaction design which I think has supplemented the rest of my music education in many unique ways. I created a set of paintings using conductive paint that were intend to be touched by people walking up and down the stairs in the music building. These paintings would then essentially communicate whether or not someone was touching them to my computer. If someone was touching them, generative melodies were then played through speakers at the top and bottom of the stairs. Each painting had its own unique sound.
I discovered Daniel Lanois' "solo" work last year, but just two days ago I revisited this performance with drummer Brian Blade and bassist Jim Wilson. I think that the combination of acoustic and electronic elements is really pretty but edgy at the same time. I also find the fact that the electronic setup offers so much possibility but that it is also pared down in some respects as really attractive. I think it rips.
It is so interesting to watch the short video of your interactive paintings, how some people didn't give a second thought to them and rushed past while others took the time to explore and see what would happen. Such a cool concept!
ReplyDeleteAyal, your installation was brilliant. It was so enjoyable to interact with and really allowed the "user" to enjoy it at their own pace. As for the Daniel Lanois bit, I just watched the first few minutes, but saved the link and will be checking out the rest of the set when I can!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had seen your installation in person! I really enjoyed that the sounds generated by touch had a melodic coherency as opposed to being completely random. In regards to Daniel Lanois, this piece in particular has so many different sections going on within that it is exciting to listen to. You don't know what exactly is going to come next, except that it will most definitely rip.
ReplyDeleteI love your painting project! Such an interactive art where the "audience" has control. I would love to be able to do something with that and other visual arts mixed with percussion. So unique!
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