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Call / Response

Performance September 19, 2026 -- Echo Amphitheater, Abiquiu, NM​

Conceived and developed by Neal Johnson and Alan Watts.

Project Description

An inter-species duet. A sound ballet. Rhythm and timbre message meaning and emotion in a language of prehistoric origin.

Mechanized quadraphonic "sound wings" and "Scratch Moth" suit converses with an unseen rhythm-maker

Components

  • Arduino

  • Solenoids

  • Mechanized wings

  • Ghillie suit with capacitive trigger

  • Sample players, amplifiers, speakers

photos by Neal Johnson

CC BY-SA unless otherwise noted

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