Defying the physical: Acoustic design as a medium for reimagining space and recontextualizing expression
Bobby E. Gibbs, Jonas Braasch · The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America · 2015
Just as the physical laws of light are both an inspiration and a point of departure for visual artists, the canvas of acoustic design is not aesthetically bound to real spaces. Using findings from venue visits, interviews and an interactive virtual auditory exploration, we will discuss the bricolage of physical space and cultural expression inherent in the dissemination of a unique musical genre. In particular, we will explore how experimental improvisers preserve and subvert spatial cues to create aural experiences that are at once intimate and illusive.