Push a button and define the interaction between sound, light and the dance during this dance performance.
Mix(ing)redients wants to bring these elements; movement, sound and light to a similar level on stage. Too often one of the elements disappears to the background. The research into this interaction is what drives Maria Karagianni (coordinator, interaction/interface designer), Sjoerd Leijten (coordinator, composer) and Eleni Pierides (dancer).
Sound came from two sources: the main soundtrack came from the speakers and included a sort of movement manual. The other was broadcast through a FM frequency and came from Eleni who had two sound modules linked to radio channels attached to her body. Working on solar cells they could only function when the light on stage was on.
The audience could chose to which of the two they wanted to listen. If they chose Sjoerd’s main soundtrack, Eleni had to obey its instructions, if not, she could move about freely.
The makers conveniently spoke about ‘free time’ and ‘rigid time’. But very naturally the three different elements were fighting for their right to exist. Had every element the chance to show their complexity the way they really should?
They stayed somehow close to ‘rigid time’, offering still a wide range of options in ‘free time’.
This was a thorough research and experiment. We are curious what time and further research will bring as opportunities, to develop some ideas further and steer their fascinating technical processes (see bulk log) in the right direction.
