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
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25
Mar 2012
THE MOLESKINE ORCHESTRA
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
Felix's Machines installation in Rome, 26/10/2011-11/12/2011
01
Oct 2011
FELIX'S MACHINES 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.Buy from:
01
Aug 2011
CADBURY'S 'TWIRLYGIG'
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
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
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
Live amplified performance in the Apple store in Covent Garden, London.
17
Aug 2010
SHOOTME FILM FESTIVAL
Short performances for a film festival, the Hague, Holland
20
Nov 2010
SONATAS, MACHINES, AND INTERLUDES IN 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
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
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
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
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
A day of live performances in the foyer of the Barbican Centre, London
09
Oct 2009
LIVE VS. PLAID, Bordeaux
Live Collaboration with WARP’s Plaid, ‘Evento’ Bordeaux Art & Architecture Biennale '09
30
Jul 2009
'ARMADILLO' IN OXFORD
Interactive exhibition using sonar sensors, mini cams and live projection
22
Jul 2009
TED GLOBAL
Felix introduces his machines and performs live with the full setup.
01
Jun 2009
MOTA SONICA FESTIVAL 09, 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
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.
3 week Installation and performances.
15
Nov 2008
GASWORKS EXHIBITION
Felix's Machines first solo exhibition. Included a collaboration with Open Music Archive, and live events curated by Lumin.
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