Lucier repeatedly re-records a tape of his own voice as it plays back in a room. With each iteration of the recording, the resonant profile of the room enhances certain frequencies present in the recording - and eventually - the recital of the text is transformed into pure tones, which form the acoustic signature of the room's resonant capabilities. Through this act of curiosity, the room is re-defined as an instrument.
27.9.16
I AM SITTING IN A ROOM
Alvin Lucier
Lucier repeatedly re-records a tape of his own voice as it plays back in a room. With each iteration of the recording, the resonant profile of the room enhances certain frequencies present in the recording - and eventually - the recital of the text is transformed into pure tones, which form the acoustic signature of the room's resonant capabilities. Through this act of curiosity, the room is re-defined as an instrument.
Lucier repeatedly re-records a tape of his own voice as it plays back in a room. With each iteration of the recording, the resonant profile of the room enhances certain frequencies present in the recording - and eventually - the recital of the text is transformed into pure tones, which form the acoustic signature of the room's resonant capabilities. Through this act of curiosity, the room is re-defined as an instrument.
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