World Rhythms consists of a nine-channel diffusion and live performance including sounds of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, radio waves, geysers and pools, and tree frogs. These sounds represent the physical energies that are often unnoticed yet affecting the natural rhythms of our bodies. The event features a completely revised version of Annea Lockwood's legendary work, first performed in 1975, remastered by Lawrence English under Lockwood's guidance.
The performance will be diffused by Lawrence English and accompanied by Annea Lockwood on tam-tam.
Ian Wellman will perform a piece constructed of recordings of Southern California. The recordings, made in the Angeles National Forest, the neighboring deserts, and the streets of LA, represent shared listenings from our local environments that may unknowingly shape our daily lives.
Wellman is a sound artist currently residing in Pasadena, California. His work is constructed from field recordings, tape loop manipulations, and saturated tones. His latest album, The Night The Stars Fell, was released on Ash International earlier this year.
Annea Lockwood
New Zealand–born American composer Annea Lockwood brings vibrant energy, ceaseless curiosity, and a profound sense of openness to her music and performance works. Her lifelong fascination with the visceral effects of sound in our environments and on our bodies—the way sounds unfold, and their myriad “life spans”—serves as the focal point for works ranging from musical compositions to performance art to multimedia installations.