Electromotility, a rapid, force generating, length change in response to electrical stimulation, is essential in the biophysics of the mammalian inner ear. The electromotility appears to be responsible for the cochlea's surprising ability to generate sound. (Kemp 1978)
Electromotility
(Lat. 40.67, Long. -73.97)
was a small scale, temporary, site-specific sound installation, both site responsive & viewer participatory. Taking place inside Meadowport Arch in Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY on two consecutive weekends in September 2016, this collaborative project explored the intersections of community, nature & technology.
We invited the community & park-goers to contribute to the ambiance of a shared site-specific & sonic experience. Field recordings that pick up the resonance of Prospect Park emanate from a series of freestanding experimental sound sculptures made from various natural & high tech materials. Seed pods & leaves from trees local to the park perform as ‘leaf speakers’, ‘seed speakers’ & interactive musical instruments that carry the resonant ambiance of the park. Listeners can interact with these sculptural instruments by tripping motion sensors that activate harmonic treble pieces (birds), amplify the sounds of nature, or trigger accordant bass/percussion accents to the sonic piece, making interactive compositions as interpretations of the landscape.
