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My Content/My Space/My Music

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 March 2013

Alexandros Kontogeorgakopoulos  and
Olivia Kotsifa
Alexandros Kontogeorgakopoulos
Affiliation:
School of Art & Design, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Llandaff Campus, Western Avenue, Cardiff, CF5 2YB, UK E-mail: akontogeorgakopoulos@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Olivia Kotsifa
Affiliation:
School of Art & Design, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Howard Gardens Campus, Howard Gardens, Cardiff, CF24 0SP, UK E-mail: okotsifa@cardiffmet.ac.uk
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Abstract

This paper presents an interactive sound design and interactive composition aesthetic. Three projects are presented as case studies and underline the importance of audience involvement: From snow [to space to movement] to sound (2011), Melodic walk (2012) and Points… (2012). All three projects have been designed, implemented and put in practice, and outline the aesthetic vision and approach of the authors. In the examples above, elements of interactive performance, sound installation and architectural design are blended together in order to deliver a sonic result, where the audience plays a central role. The members of the audience interact directly with the artworks, and as a result become part of the installation. Moreover, by bringing their own content into the interactive scenario, they also become contributors. The architectural space is an important parameter, as the spatial design is key to audience interaction with the music. Technical and aesthetic aspects are presented alongside the experiences of the audience/participants/contributors.

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Organised Sound , Volume 18 , Special Issue 1: Audiences and Participants , April 2013 , pp. 22 - 29
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013

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