SenseSonic

is, "an on-line exploration of audiovisual environments and sonic space which will run from 14 June to 8 August, seeking to prise open the grey area between clubs and installations, and look at the implications of the convergence of media for audience participation." Hmmmm, we'd like to "prise open" a six-pack between our roofgarden and studio, "and look at the implications" of dropping marshmallows at the pedestrians below.

All this sun exposure during the current "heatwave" in London is obviously taking its toll on our sensory sanity as we don't actually have a roofgarden and I promised Derek I wouldn't get "sarcastic on his ass" with this press release. So here goes ...

SenseSonic will explore ways of thinking of sound systems other than simply in terms of volume by asking: Is it possible to have a distributed, responsive sound field, without destroying the collective experience of listening to music? How can video escape the two dimensional screen? How can sound and vision work together to create an immersive space? What possibilities are opened by new technologies and media such as surround sound and DVD? When does sound become unwanted noise? Is there a sonic art which does not forget the sensuality of sound? Who has got the sunscreen?

But seriously, the first phase will involve an email digest hosted by ten leading artists and theorists - David Toop, Maryanne Armacher, Rolf Gehlhaar and others - who have been commissioned to moderate the discussion for one week on a specific theme. We are told it will be, "like a good night out you don't come home from ... that will keep on rolling." Party on dude ... "The aim is that ideas and initiatives which emerge will be put to the test in events programmed later in the year." So, if you fancy joining the party, staying up all night and making new friends, then join "ChatBack" now on the address below:

mailto:SenseSonic@futuresonic.com

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