Procedural Concert #1

I’m thinking about using kickstarter to create procedural concert.  I want to hire about 10 cellists and have them improvise using a given scale.  Each cellist will have their own giant box (shaped like intonarumori) to perform inside of.  I want them hidden from view.  The idea is to create more of an installation than a concert. Continue reading “Procedural Concert #1”

Action Music

I believe that a sort of cognitive dissonance occurs when we witness a musician gently tap a button in order to produce a crunchy burst of distortion.  Perhaps the sound is percieved as less brutal when paired with such a gentle gesture.  I believe that the gestures used while performing are vital to sonic perceptions.Continue reading “Action Music”