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Iron Hero Remix
I did a remix of “Carved in Light’ by my old band Iron Hero. I took a couple parts of the song that I liked, processed them individually, and “sewed” those parts together to form a sort of collage. Enjoy!
You can download the remix, along with others, from the IH myspace page.
The EM Brace on Rhizome
I was asked to write a short piece on the EM Brace for Rhizome’s new “Tools of the Trade” series, in which artists talk about the technical side of their works.
It’s currently on the Rhizome’s front page, and its static location is here.
Building-Becoming-Thesis
Here are some photos from the prototype version of the EM Brace. The final version will be in a more streamlined case, but I’m using this heavy metal box first so to work out my measurements before transferring everything to the final enclosure, which will house the bass shaker and amplifer. So far, input on the design has been positive. One friend referred to it as evil looking, another said it looks like bondage gear. I’m happy with both evocations.
Thesis – Prototyping
I’m no great illustrator, but here’s a rough sketch of the device, scaling mistakes and all. From this perspective you would be facing the back of the wearer and the extended “arms” would be wrapped around the persons stomach.
Here’s a video of me testing out a half assembled version of the device. I’m using inductive coils to create sound from the electromagnetic waves emitted from my computer and surrounding electronics. These sounds are being amplified and sent into a bass shaker speaker. The bass shaker is installed inside the metal box, and the gooseneck “arm” I’m holding onto is rumbling with the sound, as is the whole box.
I plan on embedding this device into a leather vest of sorts with buckles on the front for tightening and fastening. The coils will extend down the arms into gloves.