[Rumori] Contributors wanted for Sensorium III: Sequential Progression

[Pan]

"Sensorium III: Sequential Progression" is being held November 23, 2004.

Location:  http://www.ummu.umich.edu/facilities/videostudio/
Website: 	http://www.sensoryresearch.com/sequentialprogression/  (under 
construction)

Theme: The overall concept is that of a A Dada/Jammer carnival of the 
future*

*  Influences: Douglas Englebart, Marshal McCluhan, The Residents, 
Negativland, Emergency Broadcast Network, Bucky Fuller, 2600, Jello 
Biafra, Noam Chomsky, Stan Grof, R.L. Gregory, Psychic T.V.

Basically, it started as my graduation performance. However, it's grown 
to encompass pretty much all the technical and creative work I've done 
as "Sensory Research Network" over the past 10 years (sound, video, 3D 
animation, networking, perception). Much my involvement in the event 
will be performing (guitar, synth, laptop) and directing. The unique 
thing is that many elements of the performance will be controlled with 
a Virtual Reality glove connected to the internet. The movements of the 
glove are turned into Open Sound Control messages which are sent to 
various video and audio controllers elsewhere on the network. There is 
also a supporting band of musicians. We will be performing a few songs. 
The space is circular, with surround sound and three projectors.

Most of my work focuses on the creative interaction between 
individuals. So, I'm inviting close friends and jammer confidants to 
get involved. There are a few ways people can participate...

1. Use ThoughtConduit to trigger audio/video/images . From the 
application or website, you can push buttons to trigger samples that 
are projected into the performance space. You can dump the files on the 
server ahead of time. The software supports most popular 
audio/video/image formats.

2. Send an MP3/Quicktime stream of your mix to one of the SRN servers 
(or provide us a link to another server). We'll call up the stream and 
add it to the theater mix.

3. Send me audio/video/images ahead of time and we'll add it to the mix 
during the performance.

4. If you have an OSC enabled application (many pro audio application 
are), you can send us information over the network to control aspects 
of the performance.

5. If you have any Common Music (LISP) code, that can be submitted 
also. The server reads and executes the code on the fly.


What type of material are we looking for?

Material that reinforces the ambiance of the piece. The performance 
part of the evening consists of 6 Songs...

1. "Dark Carnival Theme 1" (Pan):  Dark and weird carnival music. We 
need sound/video/images of a carni atmosphere (games, laughing, rides, 
crowds, acrobats, freaks). In the performance space, we're going to 
have a clown, a juggler and a magician. The backdrop is a 3-D Animation 
of a electronic circus tent..

2. "Dark Carnival Theme 2" (Pan): More of the same.

3. Untitled -- Live improv of myself with electronics and video 
triggered from my guitar and the VR glove.

4. "Son of Orange Country" (Zappa): We're doing a dada version (though 
I will play the original solo in its entirety). sound/video/images 
needed of Bush, Cheney, Blair, the war, security, protests, etc.

5. "Walking in Your Footsteps" (Police): A dada version. 
sound/video/images needed of ecological disasters, endangered animals, 
nuclear disasters, war, violence, etc.

6. Untitled Jam: This will be a jam of the band on stage with whatever 
else is coming in on the network. Themes may vary.

What else do we need?

*  Performers for the Carnival section. If you can get to Ann Arbor on 
November 23, and have a freakish talent (juggling, magic, contortion, 
piercing, etc.), you can join us in the performance space. Though I 
can't pay anyone outright, gas money and dinner can be covered, and 
you'll get to be on the DVD.

* Tech Crew: Folks who want to help with lights, cabling, etc. This 
also includes videographers. Same per-diem as above.

* Support: If you want to donate money or gear towards the show, that 
would be awesome.

This is a momentous project. When it's finished, it will definitely be 
unique and interesting. Please contact me if you'd like to submit 
material.

Pan

Sensory Research Network
http://www.sensoryresearch.com