Patel, Amit Dinesh ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6328-240X (2024) Shifting Monoliths: Unstable Noise and Bass. [Creative Performance or Reading]

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Abstract

This research explores live performance practices with a focus on monolithic sound structures, particularly examining the use of immersive, room-filling bass frequencies and their impact on audience perception and experience. Characterised by dense, overwhelming soundscapes, these performances challenge traditional listening by eliciting immediate, visceral reactions from audiences. While the intensity of the sound may evoke parallels to the harsh noise scene, my work as Dushume consistently demonstrates nuanced variation within seemingly monolithic structures. This exploration reveals how such experimental sound is, in fact, malleable, unstable, and subject to fluctuation. Employing a minimal equipment setup, Dushume's precise sound manipulation contrasts with the chaotic forces generated during performances. This research situates my aesthetic approach within the broader context of experimental sound art practices, highlighting how the methodology engages with concepts of sonic instability and the fluid relationship between performer, sound, and audience. By contributing to a deeper understanding of how noise and experimental sound performance can subvert traditional expectations, this study highlights the potential for engaging listeners in dynamic, evolving auditory experiences.

Item Type:	Creative Performance or Reading
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Dushume; experimental sound; Noise; bass culture; sound art; Live electronics; DIY Electronics; glitch; noise selector
Subjects:	M Music and Books on Music > M Music N Fine Arts > N Visual arts (General) For photography, see TR N Fine Arts > NC Drawing Design Illustration
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences > School of Stage and Screen
Related URLs:	Author
Last Modified:	17 Sep 2024 11:57
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/47917

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