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Tag archive for ‘sound’
Serendipitous Anthems
Project Description::
Traversing urban space is frequently associated with thematic music. Music flavors the psychological affect of space. This is often intentional, with the rhythms of walking synced to the music on iPods or the muzak in a shopping center.
In Serendipitous Anthems, thematic music follows a single individual as they walk through the 120-300 [...]
Public Amplifier
This project will appear in the area around Conflux HQ for the duration of the festival. For information on location updates, please see hideousbeast.com.
Project Description::
The current slew of audio devices are designed and marketed for individual use and solitary experience. Aside from the rogue train passenger ‘blasting beats’ from his or her cell phone, most [...]
Under the Bongtree
September 13th & 14th
6pm - 8
Tompkins Square Park
Under the Bongtree takes root in Tompkins Square Park using LEDs to send beams of sonic light out into space. Six of these small bright lights hanging from the branches of a tree and peering up from the ground transmit six voices, the harmonic components of a dark [...]
Trash Talk
Unfortunately, trash talk is currently experiencing technical difficulties….
Project Description::
Trash talk is an installation involving ordinary objects found on the streets of New York City. These items will be outfitted with carefully hidden motors, motion sensors, and small sound systems, giving them the ability to react with slight movements and noises to individuals who enter their [...]
Helmet Piece
This scheduled event will appear in and around Conflux HQ on Thursday, September 11, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
and on Friday, September 12, from 6pm to 7pm on East 10th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue.
Project Description::
Helmet Piece is an interactive embodied installation. The work is made up of a group of performers outfitted [...]
Inquisitive Devices
This self-guided project will be presented at the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) event on Thursday, September 11, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM.
Project Description::
“Inquisitive Devices” is a networked sound installation that examines the
transition from public to personal broadcasting, and the present day usage of the
radio spectrum through the proliferation of ‘Bluetooth’ enabled personal
communication devices [...]
Apparatus for Orchestral Knitting
This scheduled event will occur at Conflux HQ on Saturday, September 13, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
Project Description:: Knitting Jam!
Participants at the Conflux Festival are cordially invited to knit and become a part of a musical knitting orchestra. Both knitters and non-knitters alike are welcome to play/knit on Laure Drogoul’s souped-up, amplified knitting instrument. [...]
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