“Channelling Reduction” performance by Simon Whetham 31.05.24 18:30
Myymäla2 presents performance by Simon Whetham at 31.05.2024, 18:30.
Tickets: 10e.
“Channelling” is a kinetic sound performance project, in which a collection of motor devices salvaged from obsolete and discarded consumer technology is reanimated by environmental sound recordings. In turn, this produces new sounds from the devices, which are amplified using various microphones and techniques.
The recordings feature seemingly mundane sound phenomena that occur unpredictably and irregularly in everyday life – passing traffic, wind, doors closing – and because of this, the movement of the devices is random, variable, and autonomous. Through this the relationship between performer and devices is a collaboration rather than a master and servant type situation.
“Channelling Reduction” follows the trend of technology to miniaturise as it evolves, becoming smaller and lighter, but more powerful.