NOMINATION: Excellence in Experimental Practice
For works, people or events that interrogate, extend, or challenge standard artistic practice within the Australian repertoire
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Nominee
Speak Percussion
Nominated Project/Activity
Digital Echoes
Nominator Statement
The performance of Aaron Wyatt's "Digital Echoes," in collaboration with Speak Percussion, exemplifies excellence in experimental practice. This Australian work synthesizes classical instrumentation and digital technology, resulting in a unique sonic experience.
Wyatt's approach to sound manipulation is evident in the spatial and temporal displacement of the viola. By sending the instrument's sound across the continent in real-time and reintegrating it as an echo through the encircling percussion instruments, "Digital Echoes" creates a dynamic sonic landscape. This orchestration of technology and acoustic instruments transcends technical display, offering an exploration of translation and mediation in the digital age.
The work's experimental nature is underscored by its engagement with the unseen pathways of digital communication networks. The unpredictable timings and instrumental virtuosity inherent in the performance map these invisible networks, revealing the processes that underpin our digital interactions.
"Digital Echoes" stands as a testament to the potential of experimental practice to push the boundaries of musical expression. By integrating classical instrumentation, technology, and an Australian sensibility, this performance offers an exploration of sound, space, and digital mediation. It is a deserving nominee for the award for Excellence in Experimental Practice.
Nominee
Speak Percussion
Nominated Project/Activity
Digital Echoes
Wyatt's approach to sound manipulation is evident in the spatial and temporal displacement of the viola. By sending the instrument's sound across the continent in real-time and reintegrating it as an echo through the encircling percussion instruments, "Digital Echoes" creates a dynamic sonic landscape. This orchestration of technology and acoustic instruments transcends technical display, offering an exploration of translation and mediation in the digital age.
The work's experimental nature is underscored by its engagement with the unseen pathways of digital communication networks. The unpredictable timings and instrumental virtuosity inherent in the performance map these invisible networks, revealing the processes that underpin our digital interactions.
"Digital Echoes" stands as a testament to the potential of experimental practice to push the boundaries of musical expression. By integrating classical instrumentation, technology, and an Australian sensibility, this performance offers an exploration of sound, space, and digital mediation. It is a deserving nominee for the award for Excellence in Experimental Practice.