Saturday, December 1st, 2012, 21.30
Michael Vorfeld (D)
GLÜHLAMPENMUSIK - Audiovisuelle Performance
GLÜHLAMPENMUSIK (LIGHT BULB MUSIC)
An audio-visual performance
One of the main reasons why the light bulb becomes a threatened species not only in the
European Community, are new regulations and prohibitions which are connected to the
discovery of the Ozone depletion (the ozone hole) observed since the late 1970s at the
South Pole and the North Pole — two geographical areas far away from our point of view.
Because of environmental regulations based on this knowledge, a light source, which had
been a mass-produced product just a short time ago, will soon disappear. At the same
time, the light bulb receives a reappraisal and is given special attention similar to the
one it received at the beginning of its more than 130-year-long history.
With LIGHT BULB MUSIC Michael Vorfeld presents an audio-visual performance using
sounds that are generated by different light bulbs and actuating electric devices. The
changes in the light intensity, the incandescence of the filaments and the rhythmic
variety of the flickering and pulsing lights is directly transformed into a comprehensive
and microcosmic electro-acoustic world of sound. A complex and manifold music arises,
which finds its counterpart in a vivid play of light and shadows.
Michael Vorfeld
Michael Vorfeld, musician and visual artist, based in Berlin, plays percussion and self
designed stringed instruments and realises electro-acoustic sound pieces. He works in
the field of experimental, improvised music and sound art and is often involved in site-
specific art projects. He realises installations and performances with light, works with
photography and film. Besides his solo activities he is a member of various ensembles
and collaborates with artists from different art forms. His activities include numerous
concerts, performances and exhibitions in Europe, America, Asia and Australia.
http://www.vorfeld.org
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shut up and listen! 2012
Interdisciplinary Festival for Music and Sound Art
discovery of the Ozone depletion (the ozone hole) observed since the late 1970s at the
South Pole and the North Pole — two geographical areas far away from our point of view.
Because of environmental regulations based on this knowledge, a light source, which had
been a mass-produced product just a short time ago, will soon disappear. At the same
time, the light bulb receives a reappraisal and is given special attention similar to the
one it received at the beginning of its more than 130-year-long history.
With LIGHT BULB MUSIC Michael Vorfeld presents an audio-visual performance using
sounds that are generated by different light bulbs and actuating electric devices. The
changes in the light intensity, the incandescence of the filaments and the rhythmic
variety of the flickering and pulsing lights is directly transformed into a comprehensive
and microcosmic electro-acoustic world of sound. A complex and manifold music arises,
which finds its counterpart in a vivid play of light and shadows.
Michael Vorfeld
Michael Vorfeld, musician and visual artist, based in Berlin, plays percussion and self
designed stringed instruments and realises electro-acoustic sound pieces. He works in
the field of experimental, improvised music and sound art and is often involved in site-
specific art projects. He realises installations and performances with light, works with
photography and film. Besides his solo activities he is a member of various ensembles
and collaborates with artists from different art forms. His activities include numerous
concerts, performances and exhibitions in Europe, America, Asia and Australia.
http://www.vorfeld.org
ABOUT PROGRAMME SUAL AWARD PRESS IMPRINT SUAL HOME
shut up and listen! 2012
Interdisciplinary Festival for Music and Sound Art