Visotrope, by W-Zen

Visotrope

by W-Zen

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Not Chekan This makes me think about my grandmother.

Luma I have recognized that sound from the very first second which makes me the perfect target listener I guess.

Elen W-Zen is taking a look at blood pressure measurement as an act of maturing; turning sound of routine into music again, Visotrope is a great example of noticing and recording one’s sentiments.
Favorite track: Visotrope.

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	1.	Visoair 15:03
	2.	Visotrope 15:03

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Mit zunehmendem Alter wird die Blutdruckkontrolle immer wichtiger. Der öde Prozess der Dokumentation kann aber durch kreative Intervention aufgewertet werden. Der Blutdruck von Person 1 (P1) wird mit einem Blutdruckmessgerät (Visomat) gemessen und die Werte notiert (Sys, Dial, Pul). Die numerischen Wert werden in zeitlichem Abstand in den Frequency Sound Generator eingegeben und der Sound abgespielt. Die Soundvisualisierung (Sinuskurve) wird von P2 aufgegriffen und in die auf 2 Geräten installierte App „Air“ gestisch repliziert. Der Vorgang wird 3x wiederholt und bildet die erste, live eingespielte und unedierte Aufnahme (T1). In Track 2 wird der Blutdruck von P2 genommen und analog T1 mit der App „Trope“ in Beziehung gesetzt. W-Zen lebt in München und Bern.

As we get older, blood pressure monitoring becomes increasingly important. However, the dull process of documentation can be enhanced by creative intervention. The blood pressure of person 1 (P1) is measured with a blood pressure monitor (Visomat) and the values are noted (Sys, Dial, Pul). The numerical values are entered into the Frequency Sound Generator at intervals and the sound is played. The sound visualisation (sinus curve) is picked up by P2 and replicated gesturally in the „Air“ app installed on 2 devices. The process is repeated three times and forms the first, live and unedited recording (T1). In track 2, the blood pressure of P2 is taken and related to the "Trope" app in the same way as T1. W-Zen lives in Munich and Bern. (dpl)

Devices: IPad Pro (9.7, 2010), IPhone Pro 14, Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e, Yamaha Pocketrak CX, Visomat comfort 20/40. Apps: Trope (2009, Eno), Air (2009, Eno), Frequency Sound Generator (v3.1, LuxDeLux)

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released January 19, 2024

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doi: 10.17436/etk.t.031

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