Speaker Bra and Wireless Shovel

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Date
2013-08-30Author
Abstract
This paper discusses the development of a new electronic noise
instrument using artist-led creative techniques that are informed
by dance, sculpture, junk art and post-digital Constructivist
aesthetics. 1 The aim is to integrate the gestural and pedestrian
performance attributes of dance into live electronic music with
a by-product of new creative performance practices and
methodologies. The instrument is physical and haptic. It has
two parts: a shovel containing movement sensors that acts as a
wireless gestural controller, and a bra that contains a sound
generating module, amplification and speakers. The instrument
is battery powered and independent of laptop devices and large
fixed public address systems. The imagery of the instrument
approaches the topics of interactive imbalance and the
male/female attitudes towards control of any relationship
between traditional genders. The design and the agency of this
instrument consider the level to which thematic sculptural
concepts behind a tool can influence or limit the creative
potential of the composer/performer.
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Citation : Spowage, N. (2013) Speaker Bra and Wireless SHovel Controller. In: Proceedings of the 1st Fascinate Conference 28-30 August, 2013 Falmouth University, Cornwall, UK.
Research Group : Music, Technology and Innovation Research Centre
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