Exhibition Material - Aural Terrains

Final Aural Terrains Performance - Top View
(with a slight demonstration of the set up)


Final Aural Terrains Performance - Close Up View


Final Aural Terrains Performance - Audio Recording from Right Zoom H4N


Our aim was to promote the idea of something that we dedicated the entirety of our year to, the creativity behind technology and the possible motives behind it. For this we decided to implicate the idea of communication between technologies or electrical sounds. Communication has been done through many mediums however the one that is most recent and plays a leading role in our lives has become communication through technological means so we aimed to produce as many possible sounds that relate to technological communication as possible.
We had the circuit the basic foundation of electrical sounds. We of course had the laptop with an electrical voice over to truly promote a technological aspect to our performance. We had the record player being one of the original forms of music in its' baby stages but still evolved from that of basic circuitry. And we had a common form of communication in our lives interfering with the large speakers, the interference from mobile phones and speakers.
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Group Composition with Mapping Sounds (Metal and Nature):

The aim was to create a clear division between the hard sounds of metal and the soft sounds of nature and to attempt a integration between what has been seen as two completely separate elements. This was almost a challenge of one versus another and to challenge the criteria that we have been taught to learn and to test the boundaries through the fusion of the two distinctly different elements. The intervals of the sounds jumping back and forth showed the clear the divisions between the two while in the end the hard metal sounds gradually proved to be more and more dominant as the piece went on to show the fact that the industrial side of life was indeed overcoming the nature that we once had in life. Which is a common issue that we have also come to grips with which is present in this group composition where in the end it has proven that the industry is coming up on top.

Individual Composition with Mapping Sounds (Industrial vs Nature):

What I aimed to portray in my composition was almost done through a means of a narrative with pauses for effect allowing listeners to absorb transitions. I began with a timeline demonstrating firstly, nature in all its glory as the leaves cracked underfoot with volumes of water gradually increasing beginning from an initial water swaying. All in between the the sounds of a lighter and what sounds like fire in the background to exaggerate nature.
As a pause was demonstrated we moved into metal works with the sounds of building noises beginning from the simple hammer, to the sander to the heavy machinery all the while the footsteps of man sounded in the background as nature had almost faded as the feet traveled across not leaves but concrete. And ending with the sounding of a traffic light for the pedestrian, the opening and closing of a door and the sound of a car engine starting proposing that this piece was still unfinished and going places almost like a hook.
During the natural clips a slow interval can be picked up when the water volumes are changing to demonstrate the gradual change of nature. But, during the industrial clips the intervals between each tool and machine is quicker to show how fast the industry is evolving.
However one thing that demonstrated true transition was the use of an elevator for each transition. The track sounds with "ground level" as we start the track as nature moves in. Then.. We move into "Level 8, going up" as a cash register sounds to demonstrate technology and industry coming in but still going up. And finally finishing with a "Level 12, going up" Right before the car engine starts after the pedestrian crossing to show that there is more yet to come.

Exhibition Material - Cinematic Flaneur

Cinematic Flaneur - Final Video (Speedy Sensations)

Cinematic Flaneur – Final Video (Speedy Sensations) – Description:

“The intention behind this video is the promotion of perception. Therefore majority of the attention is focused upon speed and qualities unique to that of our rig. Riding and grinding down rails imitates the idea of movement similar to that of roller-coasters and skateboards to an intentional almost identical fashion, both recognized as something fast. I aimed to present a series of questions that didn’t have to be asked but were identifiable. I wanted people to question the true speed of the rig with not only the soundtrack but the sound effects themselves. Where the rig was climbing.. Where the rig was accelerating and even where the rig had stopped. However, the track itself became an instant foundation of speed where it provided a constant upbeat and fast atmosphere to emphasize the idea of speed altogether. The split screen effect however was simply another question presented in video form before you. Is this two worlds or rather, is it a single world just because the videos originate from the same world? In truth, the video may convey any message or image chosen by the viewer and it all comes down to perception and what you see. So I want you as the viewers to tell me what you see.”

The Actual Theory & Rig:

The idea that we aim to represent is the perception and fusion of two separate worlds into a single. This idea originated from the fact that as babies we’re born into the world looking at everything presented before us upside-down. However, as we accustom to the dark we in turn accustomed to the light of the world. Where this light then reflected everything we saw before us instead, the right way up. So, what would happen if this wasn’t the case? IF light didn’t have the power to reflect images the right way up. Would a reverse world then become the norm and the world the right-side up be the exception? Or rather, would a world the right-side up exist at all? Would life become more difficult? Or simply, is a reverse world the right-side up after all?

All humans are capable of seeing everything in more ways than one. One is with the eyes and another possibility exists in the mind.

(The rig is fashioned so that, one camera sits on top and placed in the front to have the greatest range of viewing while, the second camera sits directly underneath facing the same way but upside down instead. The rig is controlled via a rod attached at the back, by placing your hand on a desired placed mobility can be varied to the users liking while on the bottom there are wheels that ride rails or anything else a person may desire as the wheel distance is also adjustable.)

This rig and us as humans only have one difference, our minds. We control this rig to our heart’s desire. But in life we walk our own paths. So say, we had wheels for legs and railings for paths… Things then start to look clearer. So, really… The way our minds perceive something really does a lot after all. However, it is really up to you, we’ve been presented with the gift of freedom of thought and personal perception of the world. Just like there is a mid point we can also see the world in black and white based on images or personal experiences. We choose which rails we ride in life and we choose what world is right and wrong or maybe even neither. And we choose what world we want to see. So we can all choose to see what is placed before us with our eyes or, we choose to see between the lines with our minds. But in the end I’m not here to tell you what to see but we’re here so you can tell me what you see with your own personal perception.

Mathematics and Art! - Documentation

http://robtey-mathematics-art.blogspot.com/

Aural Terrains - Final Video Recordings

Final Aural Terrains Performance - Top View


Final Aural Terrains Performance - Close Up View

Aural Terrains - Final Audio Recording from Zoom H4N

Digital Sounds - Live Performance!

So today was finally the day to really demonstrate to a live audience and to our fellow class members the true progress we have made as individuals throughout the year and as team members of group as well. With presentation time at 5pm, we decided as a team to come in early to ensure that everything was up and running and ready for 4pm, the set up time designated to us by Zoe. So with that, we made sure that we were ready at 10am. With everything placed where we wanted we stored it at the art gallery for when the time came. And as a group we went out and determined what we could do to make our piece better while making sure we enjoyed ourselves for optimum performance for the arrival of the hour. And so as we bonded as a team the time came and it was time to show our performance. at 5pm, we watched Dylan host and groups perform one by one.. The pressure was initially there as it was a performance and it would be unnatural to not be nervous about something like this that had grades on the line. But of course we were still confident enough that we could meet the standards that she expected of us and so we did just that once it was our turn. We followed the schedule that we had set for ourselves in our group by following what parts we entered and left. By following what timing we had to and by naturally following what we planned in our practices. And with that done we came off from the performing area with a smile and hopefully a good mark in turn as well. And that was Aural Terrains for me and my group with Daniel Lee, Yoshin Naidoo and Versha Naidu.

Dress Rehearsal

Being aware that our designated dress rehearsal time was at 10am we woke up as per usual and came in as per usual any other class but today with one difference. we were eager to demonstrate to the rest of the class the level we were now at. Coming in early the session began slowly as we waited for people to drift in bit by bit and once the numbers were looking good we started preparing. In order to grasp how long it would take to set up, our group went first to set up from last to first to determine what equipment had to go where. This was due to our group being one of the last groups to have to perform. Once set up was done it was time to show a section of our piece group by group. Some individuals and groups chose not to show and leave it as a surprise while we decided of course to show how far we had come. And show we did. We believed that we did a good job worthy of tomorrow's live performance and now all that was left was to simply, perform.