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Alignment: improvised gestural performance

Published: 17 June 2013 Publication History

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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.

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    C&C '13: Proceedings of the 9th ACM Conference on Creativity & Cognition
    June 2013
    433 pages
    ISBN:9781450321501
    DOI:10.1145/2466627
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    1. gestural control
    2. improvisation
    3. interactive performance

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    June 17 - 20, 2013
    Sydney, Australia

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