{"id":1102,"date":"2019-02-17T15:16:47","date_gmt":"2019-02-17T15:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/603melody.com\/?p=1102"},"modified":"2019-02-17T15:16:47","modified_gmt":"2019-02-17T15:16:47","slug":"hello-world-sound-sampling-at-the-currier-museum-of-art-with-ryan-edwards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/603melody.com\/?p=1102","title":{"rendered":"Hello World! Sound Sampling at the Currier Museum of Art with Ryan Edwards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ryan Edwards – Sound Sampling at the Currier 2019 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 photo by Stephanie Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hello World! \u00a0I experienced something out of my element last weekend at the Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire- Sound Sampling. I had told people where I was going but was unsure of how to explain the event. I really did not know what to expect! If you have been following 603melody you already know I am not a techie, nor do I have musical talent. So these are definitely layman’s observations.<\/p>\n

Ryan Edwards of Masary Studios used sounds from around Manchester as well as from \u00a0participating visitors to create a musical collage.\u00a0Prior to the event Ryan and his partner Sarah sampled sounds from the city, such as a running river, Jazz Brunch at the Currier, and exhaust tubes. \u00a0The tubes were a big find for Ryan! \u00a0He also used previously recorded loom sounds from another mill town. Ryan guided us through the process of collecting more sounds during the event such as stamping feet, finger snapping as well as folding paper. He skillfully altered them digitally until he found the desirable effect.\u00a0Yes- you may hear me snap with others on my side of the room. This recording goes in hand with the Currier’s current exhibit “Surroundings: A Community Mural”. \u00a0Visitors may add to the mural until March 4, 2019. \u00a0Come explore the question – What is a city?<\/p>\n

If you are curious about the Currier project, check out my YouTube video of the “rough draft”-\u00a0Sound Sampling with Ryan Edwards<\/a>.\u00a0The finished product may be found at\u00a0Currier.org\/surroundings.<\/a>\u00a0 This was so much fun! Thank you Ryan!<\/p>\n

Although Ryan does not give many workshops, this kind of interactive art is what Masary Studios is all about. They integrate visual and auditory mediums to create engaging community products to share with the public.\u00a0Waking the Monster at Fenway Park was one of their projects as well as the really cool Sound Sculpture. I want to play with those cubes! \u00a0Visit their website to learn more \u00a0– Masary Studios<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

One might might be surprised to learn that Ryan has extensive experience with West African music. At age 19 he travelled to West Africa \u00a0in search of what makes people want to dance. \u00a0No electronic technology, it was down to basics there- the rhythm of drums. This reminded me of Buxton School’s African dance and drumming program which I just have to slip in here. You may already know I have a soft spot for Buxton –\u00a0African Drum and Dance (Buxton School).<\/a><\/p>\n

So what does a techno whiz with African influences listen to? \u00a0Ryan enjoys James Blake and Stimming. \u00a0Sarah also mentioned Sylvan Esso. Click below to take a listen.<\/p>\n

James Blake-Where’s the Catch<\/a><\/p>\n

Sylvan Esso-\u00a0Die Young<\/a><\/p>\n

Stimming also creates sampled music. \u00a0Check out \u00a0November Morning <\/a>\u00a0. The following videos interestingly show\u00a0November Morning<\/em> translated into an orchestral piece without any electronic elements. \u00a0The first is of Martin Stimming explaining how this project came to be. The second is a recording of the work. Simply amazing!<\/p>\n

Martin Stimming <\/a><\/p>\n

November Morning performed by Brandenburg State Orchestra <\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks for checking in!<\/p>\n

What are you listening to?<\/p>\n

Stephanie<\/p>\n

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Sarah and Ryan 2019 photo by Stephanie Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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