CROSSING THE IRRATIONAL TRESHOLD

The performance blurs the boundaries between rational control and intuitive expression, guiding listeners beyond the threshold of perception into a surreal realm where bioelectric signals, live music, and digital art converge.  This is an experiment in how human consciousness can reshape sound—a profound dialogue between music, technology, and the body. The work represents a neurocognitive journey for the performer, who seeks to gain control over his body in order not to be dominated by electronics. Before establishing mental associations that allow them to become a natural extension of the body, it is essential to clearly construct a mental sound image and to strengthen the connections between mind and body in order to express it fully. This process is further supported by audiovisual feedback, which enhances awareness and integration between gesture, sound, and electronics.

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This art work, a collaborative project by 3 artists: Roberto Mongardini (composing), Luna Chen (visual) and Wang Tong (double bass) — an exploration of the dynamic interplay between body, neural activity, and music. By capturing the performer’s muscle tension, and physical gestures in real time, the piece transforms these biometric signals into intricate electronic textures, layering them atop the acoustic foundation of a double bass to create an ever-evolving, immersive soundscape.