Moments of Inertia / Luke DuBois / Looking Outwards 04 – Sound Art

This week I’m looking at a project by Luke DuBois titled Moments of Inertia. This is a series combining the music of violinist Todd Reynolds and “interactive video”.

To create the images seen, DuBois’ built software that reorganizes and maps Reynolds’ audio loops onto visual imagery. The computer uses analysis of changes in pitch, amplitude, and performance style to re-animate footage of people moving and interacting with the world in various ways (playing a sport, using a phone, etc.). This method of perception can be very uncomfortable and fascinating in its own right. I think the contemporary process of music making that gives this work its roots is also very interesting. I wonder if it would have the same effect if more ‘traditional’ music was used instead.

Moments of Inertia (2010) from R. Luke DuBois on Vimeo.