Ars Electronica Festival · 2004
The Keening Towers
by John Duncan
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2004
In 2004, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “The Keening Towers” by John Duncan (Digital Musics & Sound Art) with a Honorary Mention. John Duncan has 1 more work in this atlas.
Sound is projected from two separate audio systems mounted at the tops of galvanized steel towers, each 24 meters high, set up in front of the entrance to the Gothenburg city art museum. Each system plays back parts of a piece composed for the installation using recordings from a 30-voice Italian children’s choir as…
About John Duncan
John Duncan (USA) is widely recognized for his work in performance, music and installations. His audio projects are considered by critics and composers alike to be landmarks in experimental sound.
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