COPPER SOUNDS

SEQUENCED CERAMICS

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The sounds on this album are made using seven ceramics, which are played by a custom made sequencer and mechanical beaters. The album is going to be released as a ceramic vessel, with a download code printed on it. This ceramic is also an instrument and its shape is based on one of the seven ceramics. 

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While developing Sequenced Ceramics, we were initially inspired by traditional and highly sculptural clay instruments such as the Udu and the Ghatam. We then experimented with different clays, forms and scales; allowing us to understand the specific acoustic and resonant properties of ceramics. Through this process we began to think about sound, like clay, as a malleable material which you can manipulate through various sculpting and making processes. The final sculptures showcase a range of traditional ceramic making techniques, forms and are made with both visual and sonic aesthetics in mind. 

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These sculptures were initially presented together as an installation and have been shown at Bristol New Music and at the British Ceramics Biennale, 2023.

 

The album of is coming out soon.