In conjunction with Experimental Sound Studio and the CLEAT Series we continue our series of artist-led introduction workshops exploring spatial audio.

The workshops are approximately 2 hours and will begin with a demonstration and discussion of each individual artist’s approach to multichannel sound. In the second half of the workshops, participants will have an opportunity to experiment with multichannel sound techniques on the 16-channel CLEAT system installed at Elastic.

No prior experience with multichannel sound necessary! You will need to bring your own laptop to actively participate in the second half of each workshop, however you are also welcome to simply listen and observe without a laptop.

Sky Trajectories (2024, from Superpang) is an experimental sonic work that uses Anne Carson's text as its theme, exploring how minimal musical units, characterized by off-grid rhythm patterns and voice (by Whitney Johnson), approach human perception.

In this workshop, the Hibino will explain how he approaches multi-channel works, using several pieces from this album as examples.

The workshops are FREE but space is limited. Come to one, or come to all! Following this round of four workshops we will start planning future CLEAT workshop series in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Fall 2025.

Artist Guests

May 1: Anthony Janas
May 8: Dorothy Carlos
May 15: Allen Moore
May 22: Kiku Hibino

This program is supported by the Richard H. Dreihaus Foundation

Artist Bio

Inspired by the intricate beauty of human languages, natural patterns, optical illusions and moiré effects, sound artist Kikù Hibino creates electronic compositions that challenge traditional rhythmic structures and melodies, inviting listeners into a world where linear and non-linear elements converge harmoniously.