četvrtak, 4. listopada 2012.

Felix Thorn - muzički strojevi-skulpture






Felix’s Machines su skulpture koje izvode Thornovu muziku. Akustička robotika i apstraktni snovi.
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Felix Thorn builds machines for art installations, live performance, commercials, theatre accompaniment, and shop window displays. Felix specialises in de-constructing real-life objects and creating new experiences with movement, music and light.
Felix's Machines were initially conceived in an experiment aiming to facilitate live music by transforming sound into a three-dimensional visual show. As an ongoing project, the music-performing machines built by Felix do not intend to match human potential. Instead they exist to test the advantages of mechanical instruments alone.
"Although my medium focuses on the development of acoustic sounds, I am continually inspired by electronic music - the countless abstractions act as blueprints for the construction of its acoustic counterparts. I aim to build a space where artificial and dream-like environments can become a reality." FT '08

 S Thornova bloga:

25 Mar 2012

THE MOLESKINE ORCHESTRA

Moleskine A themed set of machines built using Moleskine products to explore their sound-making potential and kinetic manifestations. Diaries are clappers, glasses are drum sticks, and the brand's new range of items are animated in a multi-sensory display.
26 Oct 2011

DIGITALIFE2: Romaeuropa Festival

Digital Life Felix's Machines installation in Rome, 26/10/2011-11/12/2011
01 Oct 2011

FELIX'S MACHINES EP

EP Tracks selected to form Felix's first EP, documenting the growth of the machines and the performance spaces they have been exhibited in. Available now on audio CD and MP3 download - FLAC and WAV versions and a bonus track are exclusive to Bleep.
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01 Aug 2011

CADBURY'S 'TWIRLYGIG'

Cadburys In collaboration with visual FX company Mattes and Miniatures and engineering partner SlybyDesign, Felix's Machines designed and built the central sections of this fully mechanical ‘Twirlygig’ for a cadburys commercial.
16 Apr 2011

DE LA WARR PAVILION INSTALLATION & PERFORMANCE

de la Warr The Pavilion has curated a nod to Cage; a seven-week programme of music, performances and installations in response to Cage's work and ideas. Artists include Margaret Leng Tan, Charles Atlas, Yoko Ono, Felix's Machines, Mount Kimbie + Creep, eighth blackbird, Brainwaves: Mira Calix, Anna Meredith, Aurora Quartet and Loop.pH and comedian Stewart Lee's reinterpretation of Cage's Indeterminacy readings. Events and installations take place throughout the Pavilion, most are free of charge.
07 Apr 2011

LIVE VS. PLAID, VILLAGE UNDERGROUND

Village Underground The second live collaboration with music from Plaid written specially for performance with Felix’s Machines. An experiment of live amplification and processing to join acoustic sound with digital synthesis. Line Up: Felix's Machines vs. Plaid, Leafcutter John, Plaid (DJ set), Missaw
16 Feb 2011

LIVE @ THE APPLE STORE

Apple Live amplified performance in the Apple store in Covent Garden, London.
17 Aug 2010

SHOOTME FILM FESTIVAL

Shoot ME Short performances for a film festival, the Hague, Holland
20 Nov 2010

SONATAS, MACHINES, AND INTERLUDES IN BRAZIL

Brazil Inspired by the work and the thought of John Cage, the English musicians Sarah Nicolls, Kathy Hinde, Felix Thorn and Frenchman Pierre Malbos present concert based on the prepared piano technique of the American composer. Felix's Machines presents a prepared piano using custom built solenoid attachments activated by Christmas tree light controllers with live processing through Logic.
13 Oct 2010

'IN OUR BlOOD' METALWORKS, LONDON

Metalworks Lineup: Plaid (DJ Set), Global Goon, Simon Fisher Turner, Tetine, Felix’s Machines, Dave i.D., DJs James Stroll On Crispin Dior, Tender Love Soundsystem, Missaw, visuals by Weirdcore
17 Jul 2010

THE CREATOR'S PROJECT, LONDON

Creator's Project Event held at Victoria House, London in partnership with INTEL and VICE. Lineup: Peaches, Mark Ronson, Kele, Yuck, Cassette Playa, Mumdance, Radical Friend, Jammer, Paul B. Davis, Felix Thorn, Rodaidh McDonald, Moritz Waldemeyer, Trevor Jackson.
14 Jul 2010

SOUNDBUILDERS, INTEL

Intel A challenge to build a machine in one night only and add it to the setup in an episode of the Soundbuilders series on Motherboard TV.
16 Apr 2010

ETHER 10, SOUTHBANK CENTRE

Ether Southbank Center Commissioned ‘Techno Harmonium’, a fully automated bellow-driven Harmonium as a new addition to Felix’s Machines.
28 Nov2009

LIVE @ THE BARBICAN CENTRE

Barbican A day of live performances in the foyer of the Barbican Centre, London
09 Oct 2009

LIVE VS. PLAID, Bordeaux

Evento Live Collaboration with WARP’s Plaid, ‘Evento’ Bordeaux Art & Architecture Biennale '09
30 Jul 2009

'ARMADILLO' IN OXFORD

Armadillo Interactive exhibition using sonar sensors, mini cams and live projection
22 Jul 2009

TED GLOBAL

TED Felix introduces his machines and performs live with the full setup.
01 Jun 2009

MOTA SONICA FESTIVAL 09, SLOVENIA

Slovenia On-site construction of new machines for a prepared piano. Various solenoid, motor and servo actuated machines built to hit, scrape and slide over piano strings. In collaboration with programmer Thomas Parslow
01 May 2009

CONVERSE

Converse AD campaign for Converse ‘What do you Do?’. Included a series of installations at events for the Campaign. Interactive versions of Felix’s Machines were exhibited in London, Paris and Berlin.
17 Apr 2009

LYDGALLERIET, NORWAY

Norway 3 week Installation and performances.
15 Nov 2008

GASWORKS EXHIBITION

Gasworks Felix's Machines first solo exhibition. Included a collaboration with Open Music Archive, and live events curated by Lumin.

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