Who wants to listen to that?
written and commissioned by TAK Ensemble featuring Joy Guidry
premiered on May 6th, 2023
recorded by David Adamcyk
produced and mastered by Murat Colak at Geryon Sound
Who Wants to Listen to That?" audacious artwork defies conventions, immersing visitors in a provocative exploration of sound. Chaos intertwines with playful creativity as polyrhythmic tape delays and experimental heavy-metal-free jazz collide.
The work’s mastery shines through Joy’s recording of multiphonic voices in the bassoon, TAK's audiovisual score performance, and live processing responses. Boundaries between electronics and acoustic elements crumble, revealing a daring sonic landscape.
Textures unfold and mutate, blending vicious attacks with ethereal drones from the resonating thunder tube and singing bowl. Perception is stretched to its limits as spatialization techniques engulf listeners in a multidimensional realm of rebellion.
Dynamic shifts guide visitors through hyperactive gestures and irreverent moments, evoking a sense of defiance and audacity. Long reverbs and precise delays create contrasting sonic environments, further amplifying the work's rebellious spirit.
"Who Wants to Listen to That?" embraces the audacious beauty of intangible sound, challenging norms and expectations. Prepare to be transported into an electrifying experience that defies conventions and ignites a rebellious spirit of sonic exploration.


