Mary Mainsbridge
ABSTRACT
This paper outlines the aims and technology behind an improvised performance combining electronic drums and piano with gestural control.
The performance involves a gesturally-controlled audiovisual system drawing on ancillary, expressive or nonsound producing gestures of the pianist to apply digital signal processing to live audio inputs and pre-recorded samples. The work explores the notion of body as instrument, unconstrained by the physical properties of a tangible interface or screen-based controller.
Interactive projections will provide feedback for the performer and audience to reinforce the coupling between movement and sound.
Index Terms
- Alignment: improvised gestural performance
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