Revoicing the Striated Soundscape: 8-channel conference performance

RESEARCH BACKGROUND:'Revoicing the Striated Soundscape' was developed specifically for performance at the Australasian Computer Music Composition. It was installed as a multichannel performance across 8 speakers for a live audience.Drawing from a previous research project (of the same name), this iteration specifically studied the details of sound design in a concert setting: it mixed real soundscapes and designed sounds via an automated computer system, to create a sonic experience and listening context specific to the event. RESEARCH CONTRIBUTION: This project addresses a field of sound art research that turns field recordings into arranged soundscape compositions for playback as a means to disseminate new knowledge and understandings of particular sound environments. This work was unique as the electroacoustic composition was based on site-specific field recordings of Melbourne's urban laneway including air-conditioners, rubbish bins and doors opening/closing. New knowledge was produced by demonsrating that raw urban field recordings can present themselves musically in a concert performance context. This project is part of Jordan's ongoing research at the interface of the sonic arts and urban design. His practice-based research explores artistic and conceptual developments in the field of sound studies. He applies these developments to urban design innovations. RESEARCH SIGNIFICANCE: The Australasian Computer Music Conference is an important annual event that brings together composers, performers, researchers and technologists. Lacey's project received independent review through the conference application process. In addition to his performance of the work at the event, an abstract for the project was published in the proceedings.