CalArts presentation @ STEIM

A performance of ensemble-style, improvised electro-acoustic/electronic music at (where else, but) STEIM on Oct. 14th. The ensemble consisted of students from the CalArts MFA program. I was particularly taken by the "subtle theatre" of Aniela Perry's performance, toe sensors and all. It reminds me how important a hint of theatre is to a performance, even if it is one of improvised music. The intention and the focus of one's energy is that much more important.

RealTime @ Studio A7

On Oct. 9th I hosted an evening of performance. The only guideline was that things had to be in real-time or performed. The domain was open to any expressive form. Conservatively, the event consisted of A/V improvisations, aside from a few minutes of spoken word. The form was rigid, as performers regarded each others' work with a reserved discretion. Most notably, performance, as a distinct and fluid motion, allowed the performers with an audio (or musician's) practice to stand apart from the visually minded. However, performance skills are only acquired through experience. Never-the-less, the fact still remains that music is the highest art form humanity has realized.

Here is an edited video of the evening's events.
Participants included; Hideki, Kasper, Avik, Paco the Taco, Sahal, Debbie, HsienYu and Myself with Þóra on Viola, and René playing Cello in this audio mix:

Sketch #4