Monday, January 26, 2009

Thursday, January 22, 2009

SOUNDMUSEUM @ RADIO

http://www.vpro.nl/programma/deavonden/afleveringen/39684388/

Unpredictable Forms of Sound and Motion


Unpredictable Forms of Sound and Motion engages creative contemporary perspectives on automated systems, performance, and sculpture. Curated by Steve Sacks.

Tim Knowles and Pe Lang + Zimoun
January 24, 2009 – February 21, 2009
bitforms gallery, 529 West 20th Street, NYC

www.bitforms.com

Bitforms gallery is pleased to announce its first exhibition with artists Tim Knowles (b. 1969, United Kingdom) and duo Pe Lang (b. 1974, Switzerland) and Zimoun (b. 1977, Switzerland).With several works making their international premiere, three Untitled Sound Objects by Pe Lang+ Zimoun will be part of the exhibit, along with photography, video and sculpture from the Tim Knowles “Walk” series.

Exploring mechanical rhythm and flow in prepared repetitive systems, the sculptures of Pe Lang+ Zimoun incorporate commonplace industrial objects. Pieces in their Untitled Sound Objects series transform constructed acoustic and electrical noises into reverberating ambient hums that resemble natural systems. Visually activated by a cyclical form that is entirely composed of manufactured materials, Untitled Sound Objects - 100 Prepared DC Motors and Chains in Wooden Type Cases aurally resonates in way that is similar to rushing water, rain or a gust of wind through a long tunnel. Also affixed to the gallery wall, Untitled Sound Objects - 400 Prepared Vibration Motors in Wooden Type Cases features a white minimalist grid that contain spinning metal and rubber components. A third sculpture, Untitled Sound Objects - 49 Prepared Vibration Motors generates a subtly shifting buzz of electrical feedback from bobbling black nubs at the ends of red and blue dangling wires.

CDEFGABC, 2'19"

A short by Lernert Engelberts & Sander Plug

Commit and dedicate yourself to even the most stupid ideas that come to mind.We built a duo glass harp and learned toplay this 18th-century musical instrument in less than 8 weeks. Instead of a classical piece or suchlike, we have chosen the classic 20th-century pop song ‘No limit’ by 2unlimited — easily the worst song ever!

http://weloveourwork.com/

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Een geluidskunstmuseum - artikel NRC 24 oktober '08

artikel in de NRC (24 oktober 2008). Pleidooi voor een fysiek geluidsmuseum. Geschreven door Paul Devens, Peter Peters

Dutch article of NRC newspaper (october 24 2008). Appeal for a real soundart museum. Written by Paul Devens and Peter Peters.

SOUNDMUSEUM @ CTM BERLIN

http://www.clubtransmediale.de/
Soundmuseum.fm has been invited to the 10th anniversary edition of Club Transmediale (CTM) festival in Berlin from 22-31.1.2009. The opening of the soundmuseum installation is Friday January 23rd 6pm @ Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien, Mariannenplatz 2, 10997 Berlin.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

LIBRARY

Juha van 't Zelfde (1979) is guest-curator of electronic music at the Bimhuis and Melkweg in Amsterdam, and radio presenter at Viral Radio (www.viralradio.net ). As librarian of Soundmuseum.fm, he will be responsible for collecting books and publications on sound-related subjects, from John Cage's Silence to Audio Culture by Daniel Warner and Christoph Cox.