John Driscoll, Phil Edelstein, and Matt Rogalsky will present different perspectives on their work with David Tudor’s Rainforest project including: creation of resonant sculptural loudspeakers, analog and digital synthesis for sound sources, and acoustical modeling of sculptural loudspeakers in software. They will also discuss the impact of Rainforest on their… Continue reading
This NYEAF workshop on Governor’s Island will introduce the audience to a world of sound based upon resonance, from the microscopic to the architectural. John Driscoll will have the audience interact with an array of his unique sound generating instruments. John Driscoll: Sounds Out of Thin Air Workshop Sat, July… Continue reading
The new album from JG Thirlwell’s Manorexia project, Dinoflagellate Blooms, will be released in June 2011 on JG’s Ectopic Ents label. Composed, produced and performed by Thirlwell, the album is mixed in 5.1 surround sound. The album will be presented in its surround-sound glory at a special listening event at… Continue reading
Benjamin Gaulon will present new work and discuss issues like e-waste, obsolescence and disposable society that have been the focus of his practice and theoretical research. Since 2005 he has been leading workshops and giving lectures in Europe about e-waste and hardware Hacking / Recycling. Workshops participants explore the potential… Continue reading
A light controlled kinetic and sound sculpture inspired by antique Victrolas. The “grooves” on the handmade painted wooden records were created by digitally and physically interpreting data from a weather station and reflecting on the change of seasons. The installation is located in THE NEW YORK ELECTRONIC ART FESTIVAL Building… Continue reading
What happens when three goldfish, not known for musicality, put their fins together to create sounds? This question seeks an answer in Fish Trio – an installation that uses MAX/MSP/Jitter and digital cameras in order to turn the movements of swimming fish into a sonic experience. The project is interested in… Continue reading
The Harvestworks Artist-in-Residence Program is pleased to announce our 2011-2012 recipients. The recipients are commissioned to create a new work in the Harvestworks Studios and Lab Workspace. The applications were reviewed by music curator and sound designer Stephan Moore and visual artist Simone Leigh with support from Harvestworks Director and… Continue reading
Blue Morph by Victoria Vesna and nanoscientist Jim Gimzewski, is an interactive installation that uses nanoscale images and sounds derived from the metamorphosis of the Blue Morpho butterfly presented in historic St. Cornelius Chapel Victoria Vesna & Jim Gimzewski: Blue Morph Wave(form)s – an Exhibition of Electronic Art on Governors… Continue reading
This workshop (as part of our Audio Master Class series) will help you to understand the concepts and parameters of your digital audio workstation (GarageBand, ProTools, etc.), as well as help you to recognize subtle differences in various audio phenomena. Taught by avant-garde “balloon music” composer and sound teacher Dr.… Continue reading
Blue Swimmer is the latest piece from Louisa Armbrust that uses games and sports to examine ideas about play and creativity. Armbrust uses games and sports as a helpful matrix for thinking about the creativity involved in trying to follow a rule. The installation is located in THE NEW YORK… Continue reading
