Call for Participation: CHINA GATES

CHINA GATES

Call for Participation
Mobile Music Performance
Zurich, Switzerland

The Digital Art Weeks 2006, organized by members of the Computer
Science Department of the ETH Zurich, is looking for up to twelve
persons who are interested in contemporary music and art who would be
interested in participating on a voluntary basis for the performance of
a new Mobil-Music work under the direction of Sound Artist, Art Clay
using GPS and mobile computer technologies.

Aesthetically, the work China Gates for tuned gongs and Wrist Conductor
is rooted in works for open public space and belongs to a series of
works, which celebrate the use of innovative mobile technologies to
explore public space and audience. The work is technically based on
possibilities of synchronizing a group of performers using the clock
pulse emitted by satellites. The GPS Wrist Conductor signals each
player when to hit the gong. An intense rippling effect results as the
players gradually move around the park and the music of the gongs shift
back and fourth from intense chords to exotic melodies.

The preparation for the event will take place in the form of a
mini-workshop on mobile music and sound in open space.

Persons interested in participating are asked to apply by sending a
message to the below stated email address. Please include a short
biography (50 words) telling us about yourself and why you would you
like to participate. Selected players will receive a festival pass for
all Digital Art Weeks 06 events.

[email protected]

More information concerning the Digital Art Weeks is obtainable here:

www.digitalartweeks.ethz.ch