Scratch Theremin, Interspecies audio performance, 2011-14
In collaboration with Tom
For Scratch Theremin, I worked with Tom using interactive software and a theremin to produce collaborative improvisational interspecies performance. I built a custom theremin that incorporates a rug as an interface, to provide Tom with a scratching surface to gesture and create sounds. Tom accompanies his strumming with a diverse range of vocalizations. Recordings have been used in performances.
performed with the Vancouver Experimental Theremin Orchestra (VETO) for:
- 2014 VIVO Open House, Vancouver
- 2013 2000 Meilen Unter Dem Meer, VIVO, Vancouver
- 2012 Utopia Festival, W2, Vancouver, Mar 10;
- 2011 VEE – sound space architecture, “Random Elements – a Celebration of Iannnis Xenakis”, Vancouver New Music’s , Vancouver, Oct 16;
- 2011 Interactive Futures ’11: Animal Influence, Vancouver, Nov 19.
- 2011 Signal + Noise Festival, VIVO, Vancouver, June 23;
Production Team:
Julie Andreyev: theremin performance
Tom: concept, theremin performance, vocals
Simon Lysander Overstall: Max/MSP performance software
Supported by:
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts, which last year invested $157 million to bring the arts to Canadians throughout the country.
Hi, I heard about you through a mention of a VIVO event. I wish we could have had you on our Theremin radio show we did last spring.
Can you keep me posted on future dates? I’d love my ten year old girls to see/hear you.
I may be getting a date together for a little film shoot of an “Antique Accordion Orchestra” I worked up. I’d let you know if you’re interesting in performing as part of that event. It would probably be several acts, including mine. Maybe in the new year.
Love, Bruce
thanks for your interest! there may be an upcoming performance next month. We’re still working on the arrangements. should have more info in a couple of weeks. – Julie