Ars Electronica Festival · 2010
Champs de Fouilles (Excavations)
🏆 Award of Distinction · Prix Ars Electronica 2010
In 2010, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Champs de Fouilles (Excavations)” by Martin Bédard (Digital Musics & Sound Art) with an Award of Distinction.
Commissioned for the Québec City 400th anniversary (1608-2008) celebrations, “Champs de Fouilles” (Excavations) is a homage to the history and unique character of Québec City. In this piece, I explore the cohabitation of electroacoustic media and sound culture, which I identify as being the unique sound heritage of a…
About Martin Bédard
Martin Bédard (CA) earned his master’s degree in electroacoustic composition under the direction of composer Yves Daoust and André Fecteau at the Conservatoire de musique de Montréal, graduating with honours.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.