The composition seeks to explore the sculptural presence of 3D sound objects. How can we compose and replicate the "musical counterpart" within mediated space? How can we facilitate the emergence of the plastic sound object? "grrawe" raises questions about the self-localisation of individuals within their virtual sonic environment. It is an ongoing exploration of the perception of movement, distance, and perspective. Where does the composer reside, and where does the listener? Who embodies the role of the composer, and at what point does the "world" come into existence, or retreat from the composer and/or the listener?
grrawe, spatial sound composition for Ambisonics loudspeaker dome or IKO , 2015
Vers01: 8-channel sound composition Vers02: Icosahedral loudspeaker (IKO) The IKO radiates sounds into space in directions freely adjustable all around. Hereby, it simultaneously aims to improve the quality of technical realizations of both acoustic measurements and the holophonic reproduction of natural sound sources. Progress in the development of its ‘high-fidelity’ required for the use of the icosahedral loudspeaker as a technical and musical instrument was initiated when I joined a collaboration on the piece "grrawe" with Franz Zotter. During this collaboration, the development of the icosahedral loudspeaker was challenged by the requirements of the artistic work, which was also in progress and could be tested accordingly. The results of these ‘inquiries,’ in turn, could be considered in the development of the composition as well as the loudspeaker. On the one hand, the properties of the IKO were investigated by considering spatialisation, spatial organisation, and directions of sounds and incorporated into the spatial sound composition. On the other hand, the fidelity and stability in operating this instrument evolved gradually during the collaboration.
2015 New York Electronic Music Festival 2009 International Computer Music Conference Ljubljana
Commissioned work by the Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics Graz
A–2015
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