Macular Degeneration

((audience)) Editions #1 - AUD001

DVD. (Audio recording on DVD-V. Black screen follows menu page.)

83min surround-sound composition

LMITED EDITION: 100 COPIES

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Macular Degeneration is a collection of 5.1 surround works created during an artist residency at Harvestworks. Generated using only an analog mixer and a handful of outboard effects units, pure feedback is explored as an expressive medium through the creation of immersive sonic environments and chaotic soundscapes.  The project comprises five improvised compositions, exploring electronic sound in its most raw state.  Inaudible noise is amplified and distorted into chaotic oscillations; the primal screams of audio production equipment transmogrify into a haunting chorus.

TRACK LISTING:

Metamorphopsia (10:47)
Neuroretinitis (9:59)
Photokeratitis (22:07)
Myokymia (16:55)
Anopthalmia (23:05)

Stereo sample here.

Brooklyn-based Phillip Stearns uses electronics to create phenomenological works of light and sound.