.The Technical Part

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Exploring the Embodied Sound : Enhancing the Relationship between Movement and Sound through Hacked Instruments

During my previous research, I delved into the concept of how dancers could use their bodies to trigger certain parameters including sounds through sensors connected to computer applications. This exploration led me to recognize the need for a common language between dancers and musicians to facilitate effective collaboration and control over interactive systems. For my graduation project, I centered my investigation on my own instrument, the accordion, drawn to its connection to movement and its potential for experimentation. Departing from traditional button play, I hacked accordion and embraced unconventional movements to produce and manipulate sound, effectively turning the air into my dance partner and resulting in a new system that expanded artistic possibilities. 

Embracing improvisation during this creative process allowed me to discover new dimensions of sound and movement, enhancing the essence of my performances. 

Given the improvisational nature of my performances, each one unfolds uniquely. While there may be certain methods followed, the system itself is not very predictable, and that's what makes it special. Every new performance is like an endless sea waiting to be discovered and filled with surprises for both the performer and the audience. Not playing a fixed note and the possibility of these variations always keeps the excitement high for the performer.