GestureSynth Makes Music From Gestures

  Here’s an demo of the GCe2 (Gestural Controller – Exploration 2) in use with an application called GestureSynth. Tilting to the left and right lowers and raises the pitch, respectively. Tilting back applies a chorus effect, and squeezing the expression pads on the side creates a flange.

Current TV Looks At Circuit Bending

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Uj44uP4ko There’s all sorts of bent goodness in this Current TV documentary on circuit bending: Pete Edwards is a circuit bender. He uses Speak & Spells, talking baby dolls, wristwatches, keyboards to build his sound, creating a symphony of noises. 2playerproductions takes us to Pete’s workshop and shows us how he’s bending the definition of… Read More Current TV Looks At Circuit Bending

Brian Eno Compares Gaza Situation To Holocaust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWsv4-_UX4g Brian Eno spoke out against the Gaza situation at the Stop Gaza Massacre protest, London Saturday 3 January 09. Here’s his summary of his comments: An Experiment in Provocation Stealing Gaza By BRIAN ENO It’s a tragedy that the Israelis – a people who must understand better than almost anybody the horrors of oppression… Read More Brian Eno Compares Gaza Situation To Holocaust