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  1. 1. Searching for possibilities - Exploring the potentials of my Qanun performance.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musik

    Author : Richard Alsadi; [2021-10-21]
    Keywords : qanun; ancient instrument; traditional instrument; Middle Eastern music; world music; experimental; ambience; soundscape composition; maqam; noise music; self-discovery; extended techniques; improvisation;

    Abstract : Over the course of many years of playing the qanun; a trapezoidal middle eastern zither-like stringed instrument, I have noticed how often the instrument has been played within its modal traditional framework, leading me to a perception that the qanun and myself are prevented from discovering more techniques and new potentials. I, hence, have been attempting to explore the traditional manners of treating the instrument with regard to timbre, playing techniques, and different harmonic orientations - while trying to maintain its true qualities and not losing sight of its traditional soul. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ljudstaden - ljud som sinnesupplevelse och gestaltningsaspekt i det urbana landskapet

    University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

    Author : Agnes Nordin; [2012]
    Keywords : gestaltningsaspekt; ljudlandskap; ljudmiljö; multidisciplinärt arbete ; sinnesupplevelse; soundscape;

    Abstract : Ljud inom landskapsarkitektur är relativt outforskat.Den visuella infallsvinkeln är avsevärt mer integrerad i gestaltning av det urbana landskapet än den audiella. Hur ljud upplevs är subjektivt och i jämförelse med synen, svårare att åskådliggöra. READ MORE

  4. 3. Noise pod : the need for urban noise

    University essay from Konstfack

    Author : Christoph Gisel; [2010]
    Keywords : Möbeldesign; ljud;

    Abstract : This project is about the thought that urban noise is more needed than we may think. A lot of people can be really disturbed and upset about a noisy environment surrounding them. I want to show with this noise pod, a space where you can sit/lay while listening to everyday urban noise compositions, that noise can be really relaxing and enjoyable. READ MORE