 DrumThis sound-sculpture installation has eight individual pieces controlled by a single micro-controller. Each piece uses a solenoid (electro-magnet) to lift an aluminium tube and then drop it onto a Maple wood base causing a percussive sound. Each piece is controlled by its own random electronic circuit with variable probability of operating or not. The time signature is 4:4 and the probabilities of the solenoids operating are varied according to the particular beat of the bar. The result is a kind of rhythmic clatter which is random rather than just being predetermined. There are two PIR (movem © All images, texts and the idea of the artists work are subject to the German copyright law and if pro rata the relevant collecting society and if pro rata the photographer. If you want to use something from this in any way, first contact the artist. | |||||
