What might Picasso, Man Ray, or Stravinsky done with the creative possibilities opened up by Mac Power Books and cutting-edge computer programs? Our visit to Fabrice Guedy's electronic music atelier introduced our group to the exciting frontiers that modern composers are exploring through computer technology. Fabrice's music studio is a sound laboratory in which young musicians utilize technology in their synthesis of music, visual arts, poetry, modern dance, and science. Currently, Fabrice and the artists working in the atelier are experimenting with motion sensors that use body movement to manipulate the pitch and tempo of music scores, creating a unique synthesis of movement and sound. After showing footage of musicians and dancers employing the technology, Fabrice invited students to experiment with the sensors for themselves. Volunteers had sensors attached to their arms, and experimented manipulating a piece by Debussy using movement and gesture. The students were able to enter into the soundscape with a bit of practice, producing their own interpretative creations, we were all reminded that in modern art, works that appear effortless often involve a remarkable amount of ingenuity and technique!
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