Audiovisual Music Production: Influence of the Natural World on Process and Works

Waite, Simon ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5252-4397 (2023) Audiovisual Music Production: Influence of the Natural World on Process and Works. [Project]

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Abstract / Summary

This paper presents an overview of work in progress on a practice-research project that involves the creation of a series of audiovisual musical pieces in which both the creative process and the works themselves draw inspiration from deep engagement with the natural world. The project aims and methods are presented, followed by a summary of the ongoing field review to situate the work. Six audiovisual compositions (accessible as a video playlist at the link below) are presented as works in progress and briefly discussed. Emergent findings are summarised as a set of principles that describe the music production approach and a set of research questions that will guide future work. The project speaks to a number of areas including the relationship of art to nature, the role of the contemporary music producer, audiovisual composition, liveness, aesthetics, sustainability and well-being.

Video playlist of creative works in progress:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEf_T--_c4UptppBielAE9xP2m5tJKKdJ

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