momento mori [decay delay @ cpr]

Momento Mori is a split bill performance organized by BAIRA / MVMNT PHLOSPHY and Beth Graczyk. I created a 6-channel haptic/sonic design that used small Tectonic Audio Lab exciters to turn cardboard boxes into audio speakers and haptic objects.

Prior to the performance, audience was invited in to help setup the boxes around the space. During this time I used custom software designed in Max/MSP to move various audio signals around and through the boxes in the space. Audience members could hear the audio move through the space and feel the vibration when they were holding the boxes.

During the performance, 5 boxes were situated throughout the space, and I moved audio throughout the space using both manually-controlled and automated multichannel audio patterns. This setup included the use of prerecorded audio designed by Bryan Baira and live audio coming from both a vocal microphone and a hydrophone.

Presented at CPR – Center for Performance Research as part of the @CPR Performance Series

Memento Mori

Directed and Choreographed by Shaina and Bryan Baira
Choreographic Associate: Joey Mattar
Sound Design: Bryan Baira
Haptics Design and Installation: Jessica Rajko and Stjepan Rajko
Collaborators / Performers: Coco Alison, Shaina Baira, Bryan Baira, Eric Blovits, Jon Chapdelaine, Justine Lee, Joey Mattar, Steven Orrego Upegui
VR Preshow Installation: Shaina and Bryan Baira with Coco Alison
Stage Manager: John Pierre
Lighting Design: Liz Schweitzer