SonoTactile is an evening dedicated to exploring the tangible dimensions of sound. Through innovative and unconventional methods, it celebrates the tactile nature of musical instruments and the embodied experience of performance. These composer-performers reimagine musical engagement, extending beyond traditional approaches to create immersive, multisensory experiences. This concert reflects the evolving dynamics of contemporary music practices by foregrounding the sensory and immersive aspects of these works. It invites deeper audience engagement through visually and sonically compelling performances, showcasing a forward-thinking integration of cutting-edge technologies which underlines the Interactive Composition department’s commitment to advancing music composition and performance.
The event features contributions from the department’s staff, late-stage doctoral candidates, and recent PhD graduates, whose expertise spans diverse areas, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, gestural music, vector synthesis, immersive performance, and DJing. Using multimedia and interactive experiences, the works presented extend the boundaries of academic and modern music through both improvisational, real-time creations and fixed compositions. This program highlights the breadth and interdisciplinary nature of interactive music practitioners within the Australian experimental music scene, offering a platform for innovation at the intersection of technology, creativity, and performance.
Performers
Sophie Rose - voice, electronics, real-time visuals
Mike Callandar - multi-channel turntables
Vijay Thillaimuthu - modular synth, theremin, real-time visuals
Monica Lim - piano, electronics
Anthony Lyons - buchla, modular synth
Paul Fletcher - real-time visuals
Cayn Borthwick - saxophone, electronics, real-time visuals.