Music Inspiration

Against Modern Ravers by Rephate

I only started recently getting interested into techno this past year. Although I was always fond of electronic music - I have never grew a liking for techno until my experience of the Basement in Brooklyn my first trip to NYC.

Not only the dark, heavy music caught me, but the experience itself. The lights pointing through the fog paired with the beats. I wanted to see more of this in Seattle. From then on, I was extremely inspired by light-based installations and experiences. (Ex: James Turrell, Printworks in London, TeamLabs, Shohei Fujimoto's Intangible Forms)

Interactive experience concept poster

Based on Rephate's song, I hope to slowly layer on the various drum patterns and sounds all paired with the various lasers. An initial bass pattern will start once a user appears in the motion sesnsor. Each type of drum sound would appear with each laser and a type of motion, the motion may change with the speed. Once the music is decided through the interface, there is a sensor that will detect the position of the hands, then the user can control rotation of certain lasers and speed of strobes. This interaction gives the user full control of both the music and visuals easily, giving full control of the room also. As the user is utilizing the interface, other occupying the space can enjoy the visual in the larger room.

Learning about Ableton Live

• no experience in creating music
• beginner experience with music theory (playing the piano when i was younger)
• ux is easy to learn (drop in beats and draw in when it plays)