“On Tangible Sonic Temporal Space: Designing New Musical Expression and Performing in a Mixed-Reality Space” presented by Wang
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Laboratory investigations into mixed reality (MR) technology predominantly concentrate on time-critical and location-specific image augmentation. In contrast, creative practices perceive the MR environment as a fostering space that expands our temporal and spatial experiences. Embedding digital ele- ments into physical objects prompts tactile engagement and provokes us to reflect on the world we inhabit. In sound and music computing, MR presents a novel performance space for the design of new musical expressions. Musicians and their instruments can be networked, co-creating alongside acoustic instruments and mutually influencing one another. The “musicking” emerges as a product of the ecological resonance between musicians, their tools, and the surrounding environment. In this talk, I aim to broaden our understanding of MR in creative applications. Specifically, I emphasise how mixed reality, as a meditative platform, can stimulate considerations of mindful musical interaction. Situated within an interdisciplinary field, I encourage a holistic perspective on human-technology relationships and an ecological approach to creating MR tools and works. In retrospect on existing MR musical expressions, I will present three projects that encompassing experiences as a performer and creator in collaboration with others. I conclude with insights into how this knowledge can contribute to the fields of sound and VR/AR art.
