When Sculptures Perform with Humans

Sensuous Matter (2018) by Marisol Jiménez is an electroacoustic work and performative installation for cybernetic ensemble, including violin, double bass, percussion, double noise harp, and four autonomous spring sound machines. Premiered at Spektrum, Berlin, the piece merges human performance with kinetic sound sculptures, emphasizing the physicality of sound and inviting audiences into a multisensory experience that expands the boundaries of contemporary experimental music.

Publication Details

Journal
University Library Heidelberg
Published
2025-09-29
DOI
https://doi.org/10.48633/ksttx.2025.3.113456
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Sound Studies and Aurality
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When Sculptures Perform with Humans

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Abstract

Sensuous Matter (2018) by Marisol Jiménez is an electroacoustic work and performative installation for cybernetic ensemble, including violin, double bass, percussion, double noise harp, and four autonomous spring sound machines. Premiered at Spektrum, Berlin, the piece merges human performance with kinetic sound sculptures, emphasizing the physicality of sound and inviting audiences into a multisensory experience that expands the boundaries of contemporary experimental music.

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Sound Studies and Aurality
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