Making Hypothetical Instruments
Workshop
Duration: 2 hours
Thursday, 18 May 2017 | 20:00 > 21:00
Friday, 19 May 2017 | 20:00 > 21:00 2017-05-18T20:00:00.000Z | HackLab
Friday, 19 May 2017 | 20:00 > 21:00 2017-05-18T20:00:00.000Z | HackLab
How do we go about making machines for musical expression after the end of the computer as we know it? In this workshop, we will work fast with non technological material, to build machines for making sound.
These ideas are about technology but not of technology, instead you will build non-functional instruments aimed at inventing the music machine that will produce that sound from beyond.
Our starting point is the experience of playing and we will spend the afternoon making the (idea of the) perfect machine or instrument for this.
These ideas are about technology but not of technology, instead you will build non-functional instruments aimed at inventing the music machine that will produce that sound from beyond.
Our starting point is the experience of playing and we will spend the afternoon making the (idea of the) perfect machine or instrument for this.
Author
STEIM (the STudio for Electro-Instrumental Music) is an independent electronic music center unique in its dedication to live performance. The foundation’s artistic and technical departments support an international community of performers, musicians, and visual artists, to develop unique instruments for their work. STEIM maintains a vibrant residency program whereby artists are provided with an artistic and technical environment in which concepts can be given concrete form. Ideas are catalyzed by providing critical feedback grounded in professional experience. Finally, new creations...