Live Music for Moving Images: Experimenting with customized musical instruments, sound systems, and performance techniques

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School of Arts, Design and Architecture | Master's thesis
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2013

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Department of Media
Median laitos

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Master's Degree Programme in Sound in New Media

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en

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45

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Live music can be diversely used to accompany moving images. The transition from analog to digital has vastly expanded the possibilities of audio manipulation in live performances. However, the advanced technology does not solve the essential problem: what is needed to create proficient accompaniment? This Master's Thesis introduces two artistic projects, in which a musical score was realized to accompany moving images; a traditional silent film screening and a real-time live cinema performance. The accompaniments were actualized through the use of experimental means, e.g. self-made instruments and sound systems - both digital and analog - compiled specifically for these projects. The text introduces the musical instruments, the performance techniques, and the sound systems used. It begins by analyzing the creative process and goes on to explain the artistic motives and decisions. It also discusses the history of experimental sound art and musical accompaniments as well as compares the projects with these historical aspects. This work both reflects on and attempts to comprehensively answer relevant questions in the field of contemporary sound art including how technology can be used creatively and how the use of technology affects the content.

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Ikonen, Antti

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Takala, Päivi
Decoster-Taivalkoski, Marianne

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performance, live, cinema, DIY, sound system, performance technique

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  • I-files live cinema performance (Malmitalo, Helsinki 15.4.2012) A Trip to the Moon silent film accompaniment (Espoo Ciné, Espoo 18.8.2012) DVD attachment

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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:aalto-201305092096

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[master] Taiteiden ja suunnittelun korkeakoulu / ARTS