[6.15.2008]
"The Musical Paintings _ volume 1",
a 96-page book,
13 x 14,5 cm,
with a CD containing the soundtrack of the two Musical Paintings as well as a virtual version of the Musical Wheel.
There is also a limited edition with an original screen print by Jean Pierre Muller and a bonus track by Sean O'Hagan.
Click to learn more and/or to order the book.
Labels: Book, The Musical Paintings, The Musical Wheel, Waterloo to Waterloo
[5.14.2008]
OPENING Thursday 15 May 2008 from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm
CONCERT THE MUSICAL WHEEL live!
THE HIGH LLAMAS will play at 8.00 pm on Thursday 15 May 2008
SHOW The Musical Wheel will be on show from May 16th to October 19th 2008
The Atomium is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
ATOMIUM SQUARE
B-1020 Brussels
T. +32(0)2 475 47 75
Labels: Atomium, Concert, Dominic Murcott, Jean Pierre Muller, Sean O'Hagan, Show, The High Llamas, The Musical Wheel
[12.26.2007]
The Musical Wheel is a Musical Painting, this interactive art form created by artist Jean Pierre Muller (B) and composer Sean O'Hagan (UK) and offering a unique combination of sound and vision.
The Musical Wheel is a triptych of three circular freestanding paintings.
Inside the paintings are the Hi Fi speakers and playback hardware that generate the music. By touching the painted panels, the audience interact with the composition the way the studio producer does. They can compose from the eight purposefully performed tracks a unique mix, as the playback progresses.
The theme of the Musical Wheel links the compositional wheels of the painting to the wheels of motor city - Detroit - and the long journey of musical history that passes through that place. For O'Hagan and Muller the fact that this heavy industry was accompanied by music of sweetness and harmony is part of the paradox of pop music's seductive combination of great weight combined with lightness. The roots of white pop in black American soul is here symbolised in the travel of the slaves' descendants, from South to North, from Louisiana and Memphis, through the fields of Kentucky to the factories of Detroit and Chicago.
Labels: The Musical Wheel
[7.18.2005]
This weekend saw Jean Pierre, Sean, Laurent and Dominic assemble to bring life to the Musical Wheel. We shared a day of energy and joy as Dominic affected composition with sound manipulation courtesy of our friend MAX. The Wheel stood proud and busy as the final elements were put in place. A long day, but we're nearly there with Musical Painting #2, the Musical Wheel!
Labels: The Musical Wheel
[6.07.2005]
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[2.15.2005]
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[9.24.2004]
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[9.10.2004]
Some views of the work in progress
left panel
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central panel
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right panel
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Labels: The Musical Wheel
[7.20.2004]
In a secret laboratory, under the direction of Pr Paco Martinez, the elements for Musical Wheel are being cut and assembled.
Labels: The Musical Wheel
[4.07.2004]
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New shape, new crew, new technology...
Dominic Murcott, who plays vibes and electronics in the High LLamas as well as being head of composition at London's Trinity conservatoire, is developing a new interactivity system for the MP, using the Max/Msp program. Dominic is developing the use of Max MSP as part of his post at Trinity. Laurent Becue in Brussels is building the revolutionary structure.
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Labels: Dominic Murcott, The Musical Wheel
[1.15.2004]
Sean & JP are currently working on a new Musical Painting project. They want to create a Musical Wheel, a circular triptych depicting no less than the history of the wheel.
Labels: The Musical Wheel
