Electromagnetic Sound Art in Virtual Exhibition Space ****

After entering the “Antithesis” exhibition portal – see earlier post – click anywhere to explore the three-dimensional exhibition space. In particular, after watching the eye videos (titles “Scintillating Scotoma” and “Untitled_Eye”) be sure to pass through the eyes into the space behind, then into the luminous rectangle behind the screen (this space is described in the exhibition notes in comparison to “The Ipcress File”).

Alternately, enter the “catalog” view (accessible via the main menu) to access a two-dimensional library of the exhibited videos and sounds. The “catalog” view offers powerful tools for user-controlled remixing of all the sound files. Sound works can be played individually, in any sequence, and together, in any combination…

Control-clicking the forward “play” buttons enables users to loop the chosen sound files. Clicking the “loudspeaker“ symbol enables precise control of audio volume. Clicking the “3 dot“ symbol enables control of playback speed – 25% to 200%.

Recommended “solo” play-outs include the tracks – “Radiate + National Grid”; “Kwaidan, Part 1”, and “National Grid 1” (spring reverb + virtual string quartet).

Recommended user remixes include – “Kwaidan 3” + “Artificial Lightning” + “London Underground”; “Ghost Shells” (multiple track options) + “9V DC Supply with Home-Made Copper Solenoid” + “Electricity of the Mind”.

Try playing “National Grid 1” + “Bexleyheath to Dartford” – both at 25% speed. Experiment with watching different video works while remixing the sounds.

Portal – https://newart.city/show/schemata-disinformation-antithesis

Full description + user guide – https://tinyurl.com/379w9wfu

Works best on a PC or laptop (not mobile devices).