Event

Absonus Lab presents Hyper-Objects: Acousmatic Music in Connection

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Immerse yourself in the captivating universe of contemporary acousmatic music and delve deeply into the realms of electronic sound experimentation revolving around the concept of hyperobjects. In a compelling blend of art, science, and technology, the event presented by Absonus Lab – Sound Research, Technology, and Culture in collaboration with the Planetarium of Porto – Centro Ciência Viva, with support from CIAC, promises two nights of sensory immersion.

At the heart of the conceptual discourse of this event lies the intriguing concept of hyperobjects. These entities challenge conventional boundaries of time and space, existing on a scale that surpasses human comprehension. Hyperobjects encompass far-reaching phenomena such as climate change and ecological crises, transcending immediate human experience. Their distributed presence poses challenges to the perception and understanding of their full nature, raising profound questions about the nature of existence. On the other hand, acousmatic music emerges as an exploration of hidden sound sources, focusing on sound disconnected from its visible origin. It is an artistic expression that fits perfectly into the exploration of hyperobject concepts, as it shares characteristics of non-locality, temporal proliferation, interobjectivity, and phased causality. In acousmatic music, sounds are detached from their visual sources, allowing the listener to be immersed in an abstract sonic environment without a specific location.

The compositions presented at this event allow listeners to embark on a sonic journey devoid of images, revealing the full potential of auditory perception in stimulating imagination and interpreting the concept of hyperobject. Interweaving creative and enigmatic expressions, the event seeks to reveal new sensory and intellectual dimensions about the limits of what we apprehend from the world. In this event, artists not only present their compositions but also offer their personal interpretations of the concepts of hyperobject. Their sounds serve as portals to unravel the mysteries of the universe, unveiling new layers of meaning and encouraging everyone to ponder the beauty, cacophony, and complexity of the world around us.

Experience the works of established and emerging composers reproduced through an eight-channel audio system, transporting you to an immersive universe of sound.

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Program:
Venue – Porto Planetarium Dome – CCV

Day 1:
Wednesday, May 29, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Concert 1
Alberto Tudisca with the composition “Isola”
Bracha Bdil with the composition “Urban Nature”
Daniel Blinkhorn with the composition “Kibuyu”
Daria Baiocchi with the composition “Hyperloop”
Edgerton Michael with the composition “Wassermann”
João Pedro Oliveira with the composition “La Mer Emeraude”
Jorge Ramos with the composition “Paysage”

Day 2:
Thursday, May 30, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Concert 2
Claudio de Pina with the composition “Ceci n’est pas une…”
Manuella Blackburn with the composition “Home Truths”
Mauro Diciocia with the composition “Eletrotopia”
Panayiotis Kokoras with the composition “Ai phantasy”
Paul Oehlers with the composition “Flux Hammer”
Yunjie Zhang with the composition “Le Caméléon”

Event Address:
Porto Planetarium – Centro Ciência Viva
Rua das Estrelas, Porto
Portugal

Curator: Hugo Paquete
Design: Luna Paquete
Collaborator: Leonardo Afonso
Production Assistant: Erica Frota
Production by Absonus Lab

For more information: Curatorship | Absonus Lab

This work is funded by national funds through FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., under project UIDB/04019/2020.