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John Hudak

woolworth: a building

A 'live' installation that focuses on the sound produced by analyzing the shape and color of the Woolworth Building throughout the day.

Saturdays

2 - 9 PM

February 5 & 12, 2000

The installation will consist of a 'live' audio interpretation of this neo-gothic skyscraper, which still commands attention, from its lobby with vaulted mosaic-covered ceilings, to the gargoyles silently keeping watch. Sound will be produced by analyzing the shape and color of the building, as well as the surrounding environment, throughout the day.

 

Artist's statement:

Haiku has been described as a "Japanese poem recording the essence of a moment, keenly perceived. " I see my sound recording as "recording the essence of sound-moments, keenly perceived."

My interest in sound centers on the minimalism and repetition of everyday sounds. Numerous sounds in nature repeat, but we rarely hear them for extended lengths of time, either because of random environmental obstacles, or because the sounds are just too quiet. My musical approach is to present extended lengths of recorded sounds, minimally produced and lightly altered, to allow people to listen to things they wouldn't ordinarily consider music. This approach challenges preconceived notions about what constitutes music, and aims to expand our enjoyment and appreciation of the aural beauty surrounding us.

 

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web site: www.johnhudak.net
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