For the past two weeks I have run a sound art workshop in Derry with a group of participants from the organisation U3A (University of the Third Age). This project examines the social implications of sound, music and performance, produced by older people, using new technologies. The workshop involved a move, for me, from using a computer to edit and create sound, to using iPads. The touch interface has worked exceptionally well in the making and editing of sound. We also went on recorded soundwalks around Derry city. I am now in the process of producing and mastering the participants finished pieces, and in July we will launch a CD of the finished pieces, in Derry. So keep an ear out for that, dates and venue to be announced.
Sam recording the voices of Derry
Florence and David recording the water features
working with Auria on the iPad
Working with Hokusai on the iPad
iPad editing