ECHOS FROM A LIQUID MEMORY
Carincur
“a stunning crossover between performance, visual installation and electronic music, in a unique presentation of this composition. Carincur presents here a clear duality between the organic and the electronic, where technology is seen as an extension of his body and the voice is explored to the limits of the imaginable.”
Maria Nolasco for RUC - University of Coimbra Radio
Transdisciplinary piece that crosses performance, concert and audiovisual installation, simultaneously exploring visual, sound and digital arts. The musical composition is taken to the limits of its possibilities, through manipulation and processing of submerged and propagated digital sound and image through water. This action creates a new universe, a new ecosystem, where interactions of organic and non-organic matter create changes in the environment, while physical and digital coexist in an abstract narrative, between a liquid fragmented memory and the perception of ourselves projected in time and space. This piece focus on the fragmentation of memory, space, time and, consequently, it reflects the volatile memory of the human being’s existence. In order to do this, it was necessary to create an instrument - an acrylic water tank combined with arduino system and hydrophones - that made the exploration of subaquatic sounds possible. This is an immersive experience where water refers to the liquidity of memory and, consequently, to identity. It’s also a special edition with a piece designed by carincur in acrylic and real water, where we can hear its sound. Still, it is the culmination of the artist’s long journey, who has been through several experiences with the prototype of this project.
digital nature; emotional codes; post-nature; xeno-voice; post-human voices; processed memory; polymorphic sound
arduino system; hydrophones; digital instruments
underwater performance; interactive installation; music album
Artistic Direction, sound composition and performance - Carincur
Light Design and video - João Pedro Fonseca
Photography - Patricia Faustino, João Pedro Fonseca
Organization - ZigurArtists
Production - Pipsy Roque
Sound technician - Bruno Barroso
Support - Acrilfer, desvio, mono, ZABRA
Institutional partner - Portuguese Republic and Ministry of Culture