FluCoMa Podcast #15: Tomomi Adachi

by Jacob Hart

Episode 15 of the FluCoMa Podcast where Jacob Hart talks with performer Tomomi Adachi.

Tomomi Adachi

The Podcast

Chapters

1. Introduction (0:0)

2. Getting into music (1:5)

3. Voice (4:37)

4. Intermedia (7:12)

5. Hacking and punk (11:53)

6. Instrument design (15:5)

7. Control and chaos (19:55)

8. A place to find objects (22:28)

9. Conceptual instruments (27:36)

10. Voices from AI and experimental improvisation (34:10)

11. Engaging with algorithms (41:33)

12. Perspectives on sound (chatting with aliens) (44:55)

13. Composition and translating musical ideas (48:45)

14. Places and spaces (53:53)

15. Interpretation (58:14)

Overview

In this episode of the FluCoMa Podcast I talk with Tomomi Adachi, a performer, composer, sound poet and installation artist. We discuss many aspects of his creative practice – notably his approaches to instrument design in various forms, and a recent project that merges artificial intelligence and vocal improvisation.

Links

Here are the links to some of the things that were discussed during the podcast:

• Dick Higgins of Fluxus.

• Tomomi’s chapter in Nicolas Collins’ book Handmade Electronic Music (2021).

• John Cage, Cornelius Cardew, David Tudor and Christian Wolff.

• Tomomin and Tomoring:

• Rodrigo Constanzo and his work on the project.

• Infrared Sensor Shirt:

• Conceptual isntruments for Walter Smetak and collective instruments.

• Alice Eldridge and Chris Kiefer’s work on the project.

• Voices from AI in Experimental Improvisation with Andreas Dzialocha and Marcello Lussana.

• WaveNet: A generative model for raw audio.