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Explosions in the Mind

Composing Psychedelic Sounds and Visualisations

Jonathan Weinel author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Springer Verlag, Singapore

Published:26th Nov '21

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This book explores how to compose sounds and visualisations that represent psychedelic hallucinations and experiences of synaesthesia. Through a detailed discussion regarding compositional methodologies and technical approaches, the book aims to educate students, practitioners, and researchers working in related areas. It weaves together sound, visual design, and code across a range of media, providing conceptual approaches, theoretical insights, and practical strategies, which unlock new design frameworks for composing psychedelic sounds and visualisations.

“The book is richly illustrated with many full colour images and includes supplementary materials … comprising audio and video samples and working software apps for experimenting with the techniques discussed in the book. … it is an engaging read and will be of interest to artists, practitioners and academics from the disciplines of electronic music … . A practise-based approach to research is continually rising in popularity … and this volume will provide a useful reference for others to follow.” (Dave Payling, Dancecult, Vol. 14 (1), 2022)

ISBN: 9789811640544

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228 pages

2021 ed.