Theme : Subjectivity of Sounds
For: Expanding definitions of sound for creative artistic thinking
Through what: Proving the subjectivity of auditory perception and artists exploiting it
Script
- The universal definition of sound and the process of perception
- Exceptions to the universal definition of sound
- Sounds in which physical vibrations exist, but are not perceived (ultrasound, low frequencies)
- Sounds in which physical vibrations are not exist, but are perceived (tinnitus, auditory hallucinations)
- Redefining sound: sound is anything that is perceived as an auditory experience for any individual.
- Uncertainty in sound perception
- When we perceive sound, our brain integrates many variables to create a perception -> auditory illusion occurs.
- Example of an auditory illusion
- An auditory illusion that can be used or used when making music
- An auditory illusion that can demonstrate subjectivity of sound
- Proof of the subjectivity of sound through various examples (e.g., audible frequencies, auditory illusions)
- Explain the importance of proof of the subjectivity of sound.
- Acquire new concepts from philosophical thinking about auditory perception (most philosophical thoughts focused on visual)
- Recognising the concept of subjectivity itself can inspire new art (deafness)
- Explanation of ‘Cochlear implant’
- What is Cochlear implant?
- How does it affect our auditory environment?
- Interview with musician Wonwoo Lee
Conclusion
- The subjectivity of sound
- The need to better understand human auditory perception