STIMMUNG

Workshop by Stefano Arienti

Starting from an exploration of world music, Stefano Arienti’s workshop teaches us how to create places in which to listen.

The aim of the workshop is to learn how to listen to music and gain practical experience in developing suitable spaces for listening collectively to music.

OBJECTIVES

Offer basic notions of the geography and history of sound.
Provide the opportunity to build personal experiences in the geography of music
Creation and experimentation of synesthetic listening
Insights into the relationship between sound, matter, and image in various settings

PROCESSES AND ACTIONS

Guided listening to sound recordings to analyze sound recording media and their history.
Guided view of audiovisuals as examples of sound traditions and methods of execution that differ from western ones.
Comparison of similar sound materials among different cultural traditions, with a brief look at comparative issues.
A look at the relevant reading material.
Compilation of a listening diary as an emotional and personal experience whilst also serving as a collection of basic notions.

GRAND FINALE

Targeted listening in public places as a listening awareness experience
Building a list of recommended, personal, or shared music as a basic listening base
Sharing listening diaries

PREREQUISITES

Age over 18, curiosity and motivation to overcome ideas of what can and cannot be listened to.
Willingness to join group activities.

INFO

Erica Beccalossi
T + 39 3407270390
community@centropalazzote.it