“Atmospheric Embodiment: tuning into the voice of the weather.” presented by Regino
Symposium:
Session Title:
- Virtual (full papers)
Presentation Title:
- Atmospheric Embodiment: tuning into the voice of the weather.
Presentation Subtheme:
- Speculative practices
Presenter(s):
Abstract:
This article explores the perception of atmospheric processes, focusing on environmental sound as a communicative medium. It delves into the concept of a voice of the weather and examines the complexities of climate, atmospheres, and weather patterns. This study is oriented toward an embodied listening of the weather, departing from ideas related to a hyper-sensitivity to atmospheric conditions. The article also grounds Atmospheric Embodiment through a relationship between the surrounding weather, envelopment, and immersion, particularly in the context of music and sound. In parallel, it reviews Otoacoustic Emissions within the framework of composing embodied music, considering potential connections with environmental sound. Drawing from these diverse disciplines, the article proposes a work in progress-media artwork that collects these notions to experience an Atmospheric Embodiment, culminating in the creation of an installation based on Otoacoustic Emissions and environmental sound. This novel approach aims to attune individuals to the nuanced expressions constituting the voice of the weather.