Science

  • New Book: Keywords in Sound, a conceptual lexicon for sound studies

    Duke University Press has a announced a new book dedicated to sound studies, edited by David Novak and Matt Sakakeeny. Will be available on April 17. In twenty essays on subjects such as noise, acoustics, music, and silence, Keywords in Sound presents…

  • stm~

    stm~

    STM~ is a collaborative research project by Luis Sanz and Niculin Barandun inspired by wave-particle duality. Two live performing artists use digital sound production and particle simulation through interconnected data-systems to create a unique synesthetic experience. STM~ is an audiovisual…

  • quark

    quark

    An installation by an artist who creates elaborate structures and new spatial experiences with light as his central medium. In QUARK, Eiji employs particles that appear like reflective dust, and are typically used in motion graphics. The installation consists of…

  • Soundscape: The Physical Sounds of Manhattan

    Soundscape: The Physical Sounds of Manhattan

    Soundscape is a project by Art Director and Graphic Designer John Davies. It focusses on the physicalization and visualization of music by shining a light on the rich and vibrant history of New York City ingrained in the various neighbourhoods…

  • Open Call: Speed of Sound, by VacuaMœnia

    Open Call: Speed of Sound, by VacuaMœnia

    Following the ideas of “Handbook for Acoustic Ecology” by Barry Truax, VacuaMœnia proposes an OpenCall for sound-artist, musicians or simple aware listeners to celebrate two years of researches and activities. The topic chosen investigates on “the propagation of sound” in…

  • Noise Pollution and the Oblivion of Nature Sound

    Noise Pollution and the Oblivion of Nature Sound

    The tranquil chorus of the natural world is in danger of being lost to today’s generation as people screen out the noises that surround them, a senior US researcher warns. Rising levels of background noise in some areas threaten to…