Aural Spaces – Masterclass James Allister Sprang & 4DSOUND: Play the Space as an Instrument

James Allister Sprang

James Allister Sprang’s multidisciplinary practice weaves together sculpture, imagery and music, using sound to immerse the audience in a sonic cocoon that explores themes of desire, nostalgia, disembodied voices and representations of unseen spirits. His approach to spatial sound invites us to listen deeply as we welcome our own bodies, our ancestors, our traumas, our pain, our desires, visions and dreams. In this talk he will discuss his own journey into the spatial sound field and his signature approach to creating in 4DSOUND.

Masterclass

What are the possibilities of 4DSOUND? What are interesting ways to play the system? How can you apply 4DSOUND in different contexts? What else is sound spatialization, besides placing and moving sounds? How does it work and, more importantly, how does it sound? Holleman and Sprang discuss the underlying concept and fundamental principles, with a strong focus on the system in action, because hearing is believing.

This masterclass is aimed at professionals and people from the field, but Aural Spaces also welcomes general interested parties who want to be surprised by spatial sound.

Please note: this masterclass is in English.

4DSOUND

4DSOUND is an Amsterdam-based studio focused on spatial sound as a creative medium. For over a decade, they have been pioneers in the design of advanced spatial audio software and omnidirectional sound systems. Through the development of custom-made technology and close collaboration with innovative artists, the studio fosters a dynamic international network of creatives, engineers, studios and institutions within the fields of music, art, education and research.

Aural Spaces

This workshop is part of the Aural Spaces festival. From 12 to 15 December, a new dimension will be added to the live music experience in the Small Hall of the Concertgebouw. The familiar red plush chairs will make way for a 4DSOUND installation, consisting of 13 pillars with 41 speakers. Classical acoustic methods will be combined with the modern technology of 4DSOUND, further expanding the possibilities of sound experience.

Aural Spaces explores the boundaries between sound and space, blurring and merging them. The result is a completely immersive listening experience like you'll rarely experience. Discover and experience how music moves through space!