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Join Us for IN-SONORA's 20th Anniversary Celebration!

I am elated to share that my composition "Pulsar" will be featured during this celebration, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of sound and creativity that IN-SONORA has nurtured over the past two decades.

We are grateful to invite you to a special event celebrating 20 years of IN-SONORA, a pioneering platform for sound art, contemporary music, and interactive art in Europe.

This milestone event, at Cruce Contemporáneo, will take place from April 2 to April 13, 2025, at C. Doctor Fourquet, 5, Madrid.

Opening Night: Wednesday, April 2

Join us from 19:30 to 22:00 for an unforgettable opening featuring a DJ session by Josephine’s Soundscapes, followed by a live performance from Orejas Borradoras (Eraser Ears).

Listening Session: Thursday, April 3

From 17:00 to 20:00, immerse yourself in Escucha 01 / Listening 01, showcasing a diverse lineup of talented artists including Eduardo Palacio, Fernando Carvalho, Juan Sorrentino, Melanie King, Hugo Paquete, Ícaro Zorbar, Wade Matthews, Jaime Munárriz, Pablo Sanz, La Claud, Mauricio Rivera Henao, Sergio Luque, Pablo Jordán, Ronald van der Meijs, Ehrior Sanabria, Daniel Murillo, Unai Requejo, Adriana SA, John Klima, To Trips, Maria Andueza, Julio Cesar Palacio, Edith Alonso, Antony Maubert, Kumi Iwase, and Claudio Merlet.

Pulsar premiered at Immersive Sounds – External Worlds, part of the Sonic Saturday symposium at Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz (AT) during the Ars Electronica Festival 2022, and was also showcased at the 40.4 Festival at the B2 Center for Media, Arts and Performance at Black Box Experimental Studio, Roser ATLAS Institute, CU Boulder. This multichannel composition immerses listeners in a vast sonic exploration of extraterrestrial sounds and rhythmic noise radiation.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the organization for their unwavering support and investment in the arts, which has made a significant impact on the landscape of sound art and contemporary music in Europe. Your dedication has inspired countless artists and audiences alike.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate 20 years of innovation and creativity in sound art. We look forward to seeing you there!

Save the Date: April 2-13, 2025

Location: C. Doctor Fourquet, 5, Madrid

Opening: April 2, 19:30 - 22:00

Listening Session: April 3, 17:00 - 20:00

Let’s make this anniversary a memorable one together!

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Chris Ziegler - Christine Bonansea Saulut: Yugen project with music by Hugo Paquete.

Christine Bonansea & Chris Ziegler are resident artists of EU dance and technology initiative MODINA (2023-2026) at Tanzhaus NRW. Under the title YUGEN (Japanese = mystery and depth), the two are researching the tension between digital technologies and the intense physicality on stage. In the context of Temps d'Images, they provide insight into this exciting work process. Bonansea & Ziegler experiment with a motion capture suit and develop a pas de deux between a human dancer and a VR avatar in a feedback loop. This looping transmission process is interrupted and altered to find again or anew the physical and individual quality of human expression in the mirror of its artificiality.

The three-year Movement, Digital Intelligence and Interactive Audience (MODINA) project brings together three academic institutions and five dance houses in six European countries. It aims to expand the creative possibilities for contemporary dance performance and enhance the experience for audiences through the use of digital technology - with a focus on exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and audience interaction, on-site and online.

Supported MODINA EU Network on Dance and Technology, Tanzhaus NRW and MIREVI Mixed Reality Lab, FH Düsseldorf, Universität Tallinn (Estland) (Coordinator) Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava (Estland), Hochschule Düsseldorf (Deutschland), Tanzhaus NRW (Deutschland), ITI, IST-ID, Universität von Lissabon (Portugal).

YUGEN - 28. Nov 2024 COFESTIVAL Kino Šiška LJUBJANA

Video: https://vimeo.com/1012709518

Direction: Christine Bonansea, Chris Ziegler

Choreography & Dance: Christine Bonansea

Media & Stage: Chris Ziegler

Music: Hugo Paquete

3D Programming: Ben Fischer, Chris Ziegler

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The post-techno operatic experience Negentropia: O Último Homem na Terra Devastada, directed by Hugo Paquete, was specially adapted for the Dínamo Gallery. This performance transported the audience to a dystopian, post-apocalyptic universe where electronic music, noise, and interaction came together to explore the final moments of existence—"the end of a man in a harsh electronic desert, a post-apocalyptic cloud where existence collapses into madness and suffocation."

Inspired by the works of Jani Christou, Negentropia reimagined and expanded on Anaparastasis I: The Baritone (1968) and Anaparastasis III: The Pianist (1968), elevating them to new heights of intensity. The performance integrated sound, visuals, and staging into a meta-dramaturgy, using improvisation and CO2 sensor readings to evoke a cathartic reflection on human and technological collapse.

This documentation captures the essence of the October 18th performance, held at 6:30 PM at ESAP Porto (Dínamo Gallery).

Info: www.absonuslab.org Production: Absonus Lab Support: República Portuguesa - Cultura / Direção-Geral das Artes

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Chris Ziegler - Christine Bonansea Saulut: Yugen project with music by Hugo Paquete.

Christine Bonansea & Chris Ziegler are resident artists of EU dance and technology initiative MODINA (2023-2026) at Tanzhaus NRW. Under the title YUGEN (Japanese = mystery and depth), the two are researching the tension between digital technologies and the intense physicality on stage. In the context of Temps d'Images, they provide insight into this exciting work process. Bonansea & Ziegler experiment with a motion capture suit and develop a pas de deux between a human dancer and a VR avatar in a feedback loop. This looping transmission process is interrupted and altered to find again or anew the physical and individual quality of human expression in the mirror of its artificiality.

The three-year Movement, Digital Intelligence and Interactive Audience (MODINA) project brings together three academic institutions and five dance houses in six European countries. It aims to expand the creative possibilities for contemporary dance performance and enhance the experience for audiences through the use of digital technology - with a focus on exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and audience interaction, on-site and online.

Supported MODINA EU Network on Dance and Technology, Tanzhaus NRW and MIREVI Mixed Reality Lab, FH Düsseldorf, Universität Tallinn (Estland) (Coordinator) Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava (Estland), Hochschule Düsseldorf (Deutschland), Tanzhaus NRW (Deutschland), ITI, IST-ID, Universität von Lissabon (Portugal)

Kino Siska (Slowenien), Trafo (Ungarn), CNDB (Rumänien)

Video: https://vimeo.com/1012709518

Direction: Christine Bonansea, Chris Ziegler

Choreography & Dance: Christine Bonansea

Media & Stage: Chris Ziegler

Music: Hugo Paquete

3D Programming: Ben Fischer, Chris Ziegler

27/10 -> 01/11/2024 Trafó, Budapest [Showings MODINA EU resdiency]

Photo: Patrick Kruse

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In Tallinn? Don't miss YUGEN at Sõltumatu Tantsu Lava! Christine Bonansea & Chris Ziegler project, featuring original music by Hugo Paquete blurs the lines between human and digital expression. A mesmerizing pas de deux!

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NEGENTROPIA: O Último Homem na Terra Devastada – uma experiência operática pós-techno dirigida por Hugo Paquete.

Agradecemos profundamente ao incrível público que, numa sala esgotada, embarcou connosco nesta exploração dos limites da existência humana num mundo à beira do colapso. A vossa presença tornou esta experiência ainda mais significativa. Um sincero agradecimento a todas as entidades que nos acolheram e colaboraram para tornar este espetáculo possível.

Originalmente concebido para o formato site-specific na cúpula do Planetário do Porto, o espetáculo foi agora adaptado para o Museu da Música Mecânica, oferecendo uma nova dimensão sensorial ao público.

Em palco, contamos com a interpretação do Rui Baeta - Baritono, acompanhado pelas manipulações eletrónicas de Hugo Paquete. Contamos ainda com a participação especial do músico convidado Cláudio de Pina, no sintetizador e nas programações eletrónicas.

» Este concerto fez parte da programação especial do 8.º aniversário do Museu da Música Mecânica, celebrado no passado dia 5 de outubro.

Organização: Absonus Lab e Museu da Música Mecânica.

O projeto é financiado pela Direção-Geral das Artes (Dgartes) e pela República Portuguesa / Cultura, com o apoio institucional de diversas entidades, incluindo o Planetário do Porto - Centro Ciência Viva, Lisboa Incomum, Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP Porto - Página Oficial), Universidade do Algarve (CIAC . Centro de Investigação em Artes e Comunicação, Artech-International, ACE Escola de Artes: Teatro do Bolhão, LTK4 · Klangbasierte Künste Köln : Center Court Festival, Maus Hábitos - Espaço de Intervenção Cultural, e o Museu da Música Mecânica.

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I am thrilled to be part of the CENTRE COURT FESTIVAL in Cologne! This incredible event is organized by Rochus Aust and Verena Barié – a huge thank you to both of them. Here are some photos from the pre-show montage.

Presenting the Negentropy project in a three-story church tower was a challenging yet fascinating experience. We transformed the space into a multimedia opera installation with multichannel and interactive media, inviting the audience to follow us across the three different floors. This vertical exploration added a unique narrative dimension to our performance.

"NEGENTROPIA: The Last Man in the Wasteland" is a post-techno operatic journey through a post-apocalyptic world, where music, noise, and immersive soundscapes blend. Directed by Hugo Paquete, this performance will take place at LTK4 · Klangbasierte Künste Köln: Centre Court Festival der Klangbasierten Künste (Köln, Deutschland) as a site-specific adaptation.

Our exploration delves into radical ecology, astronomy, science, mysticism, and death, examining the limits of the self in the face of the abyss. The performance is a technological cathartic ritual, where myth, transcendence, and ritual create a space for confronting the apocalyptic with an aesthetic that crosses disciplines.

This immersive experience challenges the audience to confront the limits of the self amidst impending catastrophe.

This project immerses us in myth, transcendence, and ritual, challenging the audience to confront the limits of the self in the interzone of impending catastrophe.

Artistic Direction, Concept, Musical Direction and Composition, Performance and Dramaturgy: Hugo Paquete

Acting, Singing, and Performance: Rui Baeta.

Costumes, Props, Set, and Lighting: Absonus Lab Team

Hardware Design: Christopher Chris Zlaket

Software Design: David Stingley

Production: Absonus Lab

Important to mention:

The project is funded by the Direção Geral das Artes (Dgartes) and República Portuguesa / Cultura. It also has the institutional support of the following entities: Planetário do Porto – Centro Ciência Viva, Lisboa Incomum, Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP), Universidade do Algarve, Centro de Investigação em Artes e Comunicação (CIAC), Artech Internacional, ACE: Teatro do Bolhão, LTK4: Center Court Festival, Maus Hábitos - Espaço de Intervenção Cultural and Museu da Música Mecânica.

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NEGENTROPIA: O Último Homem na Terra Devastada.

Ópera pós-techno de Hugo Paquete

5 de Julho de 2024, 19h30, Lisboa Incomum.

O Lisboa Incomum recebe o projecto NEGENTROPIA, uma ópera pós-techno de Hugo Paquete a produzida pela Absonus Lab.

O formato apresentado no Lisboa Incomum é uma adaptação do projeto.

Produção: Absonus Lab - Pesquisa Sonora, Tecnologia e Cultura

Apoio: República Portuguesa - Cultura / Direção-Geral das Artes

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NEGENTROPIA: O Último Homem na Terra Devastada.

Registo fotográfico do ensaio.

Ópera pós-techno de Hugo Paquete

5 de Julho de 2024, 19h30, Lisboa Incomum.

O Lisboa Incomum recebe o projecto NEGENTROPIA, uma ópera pós-techno de Hugo Paquete a produzida pela Absonus Lab.

Música Contemporânea.

O formato apresentado no Lisboa Incomum é uma adaptação do projeto.

No palco, contamos com o barítono Rui Baeta que personifica "o último homem", acompanhado por manipulações eletrónicas de Hugo Paquete. Somando, ainda, a participação de Cláudio de Pina no sintetizador e programações, presente na performance do Lisboa Incomum.

Produção: Absonus Lab - Pesquisa Sonora, Tecnologia e Cultura

Apoio: República Portuguesa - Cultura / Direção-Geral das Artes

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Registo fotográfico desenvolvido por Raquel Barroca Leite do espetáculo: "NEGENTROPIA: O Último Homem na Terra Devastada", uma experiência operática pós-techno De Hugo Paquete que o transportará para um universo pós-apocalíptico repleto de mistério e desespero. Dirigida por Hugo Paquete, esta obra combina música eletrónica, ruído e interação tecnológica em cinco atos, oferecendo uma visão provocativa sobre a condição humana diante do colapso iminente.

DETALHES Local: Cúpula do Planetário do Porto - Centro Ciência Viva do Porto – CCV Dia de início: 2024-06-21 - 21:30 Dia de fim: 2024-06-22 - 19:30 — O projeto é financiado pela Direção Geral das Artes (Dgartes) e pela República Portuguesa / Cultura. Conta também com o apoio institucional das seguintes entidades: Planetário do Porto – Centro Ciência Viva, Lisboa Incomum, Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP), Universidade do Algarve, Centro de Investigação em Artes e Comunicação (CIAC), Artech Internacional, ACE: Teatro do Bolhão, LTK4: Center Court Festival, Maus Hábitos - Espaço de Intervenção Cultural e Museu da Música Mecânica.

Absonus Lab - Produção Musical, Música Contemporânea

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Hyper-Objects: Acousmatic Music in Connection. At Planetário do Porto

Concert 1

Wednesday, May 29, 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Dome of the Planetário do Porto – CCV

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Concert 2

Thursday, May 30, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dome of the Planetário do Porto – CCV

Explore the captivating universe of contemporary acousmatic music and delve deeply into the realms of electronic sound experimentation surrounding the concept of hyperobjects. In a captivating blend of art, science, and technology, the event presented by Absonus Lab – Sound Research, Technology, and Culture in collaboration with the Porto Planetarium – Centro Ciência Viva promises two nights of sensory immersion.

At the heart of the conceptual discourse of this event lies the intriguing concept of hyperobjects. These entities challenge conventional boundaries of time and space, existing on a scale that surpasses human comprehension. Hyperobjects encompass far-reaching phenomena such as climate change and ecological crises, transcending immediate human experience. Their distributed presence poses challenges to the perception and understanding of their full nature, raising profound questions about the nature of existence. On the other hand, acousmatic music emerges as an exploration of hidden sound sources, focusing on sound detached from its visible origin. It is a form of artistic expression that fits perfectly into the exploration of hyperobject concepts, as it shares characteristics of non-locality, temporal proliferation, interobjectivity, and phased causality.

In acousmatic music, sounds are disconnected from their visual sources, allowing the listener to be immersed in an abstract sonic environment without a specific location. The compositions presented at this event enable listeners to embark on a sonic journey devoid of imagery, revealing the full potential of auditory perception in stimulating imagination and interpreting the concept of hyperobject. Interweaving creative and enigmatic expressions, the event seeks to reveal new sensory and intellectual dimensions about the limits of our apprehension of the world.

At this event, artists not only present their compositions but also offer their personal interpretations of the concepts of hyperobject. Their sounds serve as portals to unravel the mysteries of the universe, revealing new layers of meaning, encouraging everyone to ponder the beauty, cacophony, and complexity of the world that surrounds us.

Experience the works of established and emerging composers reproduced through an eight-channel audio system, transporting you to an immersive universe of sound.

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Concert 1

Wednesday, May 29, 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Dome of the Planetário do Porto – CCV

Alberto Tudisca with the composition "Isola"

Bracha Bdil with the composition "Urban Nature"

Daniel Blinkhorn with the composition "Kibuyu"

Daria Baiocchi with the composition "Hyperloop"

Edgerton Michael with the composition "Wassermann"

João Pedro Oliveira with the composition "La Mer Emeraude"

Jorge Ramos with the composition "Paysage"

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Concert 2

Thursday, May 30, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Dome of the Planetário do Porto – CCV

Artiom Constantinov with the composition "Information Disorder"

Claudio de Pina with the composition "Ceci n’est pas une…"

Manuella Blackburn with the composition "Home Truths"

Mauro Diciocia with the composition "Eletrotopia #2410"

Panayiotis Kokoras with the composition "Ai phantasy"

Paul Oehlers with the composition "Flux Hammer"

Yunjie Zhang with the composition "Le Caméléon"

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Duration of each concert: 90 min.

Recommended for ages 10 and up..

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Curator Hugo Paquete

Design Luna Paquete

Production assistant Erica Frota

Colaborator Leonardo Afonso

Production Absonus Lab

Support Planetário do Porto – CCV, CIAC and FCT

Porto, May 2024

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This work is financed by national funds through FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P., under the project UIDB/04019/2020

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Residency of Christine Bonansea Saulut & Chris Ziegler at Tanzhaus NRW, Düsseldorf between 20/11/2023 and 19/1/2024 for the MODINA project

modina.eu/projects/yugen

Credits

Direction Choreography/Dance: Christine Bonansea Saulut

Direction, Media Stage: Chris Ziegler

Music/Sound: Hugo Paquete

3D-Programming Support: Ben Fischer (MIREVI Team / HSD, Düsseldorf)

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Dear colleagues and friends, it's we great pleasure that my composition "Pulsar" will be presented at 40.4 Festival. The B2 Center for Media, Arts and Performance is proud to host the third annual 40.4 Festival, an audio-forward intermedia sonic summit! The festival features a lineup of events focused around the B2's state-of-the-art spatial audio array. This festival is made possible through the generous support of many partners, including:

ATLAS Institute & ATLAS B2 Center for Media, Arts & Performance Department of Critical Media Practices Cycling '74 Anton Bruckner Private University Ars Electronica LEAF (Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival)

40.4: Sonic Saturday (presented by Anton Bruckner Private University and Ars Electronica) Freshly made spatial music presented in the past two editions of the Sonic Saturday at the Anton Bruckner Privatuniversität in cooperation with the Ars Electronica in Linz, Austria.

1) Amias Hanley / SUNKLAND / 2021 / 10:40 2) Chin Ting Chan / Mirror Sculpture / 2023 / 09:10 3) Tolga Yayalar / Impulse Impromptu II / 2023 / 07:47 4) Asahi Yamanoshita / Interweaved Vertex / 2022 / 6:08 5) Jakob Gille / Neo Ornithologie / 2022 / 14:00 6) Panayiotis Kokoras / Qualia / 2017 / 9:40 7) Patrick Hartono / Spectral Chaos / 2022 / 12:25 8) Tuce Alba (Tuǧçe Albayrak) / Ouroboros / 2021 / 12:25 9) Hugo Paquete / Pulsar / 2022 / 12:48"

Saturday, April 20th 2:00 pm Location: Black Box Experimental Studio, Roser ATLAS Institute, CU Boulder

40.4 Festival | The ATLAS Institute | University of Colorado Boulder (live-ucb-atlas.pantheonsite.io)

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Christine Bonansea & Chris Ziegler are resident artists of EU dance and technology initiative MODINA (2023-2026) at Tanzhaus NRW. Under the title YUGEN (Japanese = mystery and depth), the two are researching the tension between digital technologies and the intense physicality on stage. In the context of Temps d'Images, they provide insight into this exciting work process. Bonansea & Ziegler experiment with a motion capture suit and develop a pas de deux between a human dancer and a VR avatar in a feedback loop. This looping transmission process is interrupted and altered to find again or anew the physical and individual quality of human expression in the mirror of its artificiality.

The three-year Movement, Digital Intelligence and Interactive Audience (MODINA) project brings together three academic institutions and five dance houses in six European countries. It aims to expand the creative possibilities for contemporary dance performance and enhance the experience for audiences through the use of digital technology - with a focus on exploring artificial intelligence (AI) and audience interaction, on-site and online.

Premiere 13. Jan 2024 at "Temps d'Image" Festival Tanzhaus NRW 9.-14. January 2024. Tanzhaus NRW

Supported by MIREVI Mixed Reality Lab, FH Düsseldorf

Direction, Choreography, Dance: Christien Bonansea Direction, Media, Stage: Chris Ziegler Music, Sound: Hugo Paquete 3D-Programming Support: Ben Fischer (MIREVI XR Lab, Düsseldorf)

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Prepare to be captivated by the enigmatic and ethereal soundscape of "Dark Energy Synthesis," an album that pushes the boundaries of acousmatic music, experimental compositions, and the realms of dub, drone, power noise and electronics. In this album, we delve into the mesmerizing sonic realm of "Dark Energy Synthesis," where the cosmic meets the earthly, and the abstract intertwines with the familiar. Embark on a transcendental voyage as the album unfolds, enveloping your senses in a tapestry of otherworldly tones, pulsating noise rhythms, and intricate layers of sound in a post-minimal, post-techno, and post-digital aesthetic.

Uncharted Sonic Territories An Immersive Sonic Experience "Dark Energy Synthesis" harnesses the power of sonic alchemy, fusing elements of dub, power noise, techno and electronica to create an immersive experience like no other. The album takes listeners on a sonic acousmatic rollercoaster ride, where dub-infused basslines meld with intricate glitch beats and atmospheric micro and macro noise soundscapes. The result is an intoxicating blend of head-nodding rhythms and mind-expanding textures that will leave you craving more.

Challenging Conventions This audacious album is not for the faint of heart. It challenges conventions and dares to explore uncharted sonic territories in acousmatic tape music, inviting listeners to embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection. "Dark Energy Synthesis" opens up new directions for acousmatic music, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of experimental compositions and electronica. A Musical Odyssey This album defies categorization, taking listeners on a musical odyssey through evocative compositions that challenge traditional norms. It is an essential addition to any music lover's collection, a sonic masterpiece that immerses listeners in an intricate web of sounds and textures. Embrace the Enigmatic Allure Unleash the Power of Sonic Exploration "Dark Energy Synthesis" invites listeners to embrace the unknown and unlock the mysteries of sound. Surrender to the enigmatic world that awaits, as pulsating rhythms, haunting melodies, and mesmerizing soundscapes transport you to new dimensions of musical ecstasy. A Journey of Self-Discovery The album's immersive compositions wash over you, offering a universe where dark energy and light synthesis intertwine. "Dark Energy Synthesis" becomes a gateway to introspection and self-discovery, offering a transformative experience through its captivating sounds. Conclusion "Dark Energy Synthesis" is an album that challenges, captivates, and awakens the senses. It transcends conventional musical boundaries, offering a unique blend of dub, noise, post-techno and electronica within the realm of acousmatic music. Embark on this auditory journey, embrace the enigmatic allure, and immerse yourself in a sonic universe where creativity knows no bounds. Surrender to the power of "Dark Energy Synthesis" and experience a transformative musical exploration. 

credits

released July 24, 2023

Composer by Da Mata Paquete aka Hugo Paquete in the Absonus Lab a space for sonic experimentation that provides the conditions to foster music creativity and further development in multidisciplinary advances in art, science and technology. Year: 2023

www.absonuslab.org

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OOO: Arte Sonora e Tecnologia como Realismo Especulativo. Hugo Paquete, 2023.

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Dear colleagues, This year's Ars Eletronica Festival 2022 will feature my multichannel acousmatic composition Pulsar (2022) as part of the flowing program MEDIUM SONORUM CONCERT. 10.9. 2022 Pulsar (2022) Hugo Paquete (PT) 10.9. 2022 | 12:48 Pulsar is a multichannel composition that investigates extraterrestrial sound and rhythmic noise radiation as a landscape of vast dynamic audio shapes found across the universe. Short bursts of granular dust and sequential emission are used to transition from chaos to regular music periodicity. This composition proposes a micro and macro sonic study of the concept of pulsars, which can only be seen in regions of the electromagnetic spectrum that are as obscure as powerful unknowns. This piece is a follow-up to the composition developed for Chris Ziegler’s multimedia dance performance Cosmos (2018), which was commissioned, partly developed, and performed at the ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe. It integrates elements that generate sound and music by utilizing commercial and military satellites, which is established through a process of acquiring and converting real-time sonification of satellite movement data and merging it with midi-data language. It is used to operate musical instruments, both hardware and software. Its significance highlights the satellites’ autonomy as objectionable performers, reactants that make sonic material in an ecosystem of random movements and preset computational music laws. Where science and imagination collide in the realms of auditory perception. Symposium Theme In accordance with the festival theme There Is No Planet B, the Ars Electronica digital music focus at Anton Bruckner Private University will lend its ears to immersive sonic creation as an artistic field of research sonically reflecting our world. Convinced, or at least hopeful, that multichannel speaker environments are capable of more than simply providing virtual substitute surroundings to distract us from everyday life, we want to explore the roles multichannel audio can play in reflecting and furthering our understanding of our social, physical, and biological environment. We aim to bring together artists and researchers working in the field of multichannel audio to exchange ideas on how immersive audio can help people to understand, to hear more and to activate dissent rather than simply enabling ever more intricate aural pleasures, to be sold or rented out as “experiences.” https://ars.electronica.art/planetb/de/medium-sonorum-concert/?fbclid=IwAR3Dxtr-cNP8w2T8kaxYU6zBWpv4RvPRoih2A5GffL5caBy9ogPAaJxI2Oo