vibrations vivantes is a series of audiovisual pieces that explores the creative possibilities from the intersection between light and sounds in musical works. In this fourth installation, it aims to explore how light can be used as: (1) an instrumental interface, (2) a visual element for the performance, (3) shadows generator that creates theatricality in the piece, and (4) a music medium.

As an instrumental interface, its function is twofold. In the beginning of the piece, the light switches on the socket are performed as instrument. While the performers create percussive sounds through the light switches, the light (when it is in the “on” state) triggers electronic sounds through the light sensor and micro-controller and the pitch changes according to the light intensity and proximity of the light.

Moreover, the on and off states of lights generate various color affect and shadows of the performers, which adds an extra performative layer to the function of lights. Sounds and lights are often tied together in most of the piece, until after the climax. It is when the sounds are gone, but the light echoes the rhythm of the sounds from the climax. Light, then, act as a musical medium. Despite of the absence of sounds, the light stimulates our eyes in a similar way to sonic stimulations to our ears. By creating this multi-sensorial work, where sounds and light are incorporated in musical terms, it enriches our musical experience by demanding both our eyes and ears to engage.