Before archives fix meaning, frequencies move. An opening conversation for the new Norient publication on listening, sonic pluralism, and the politics of what is heard – and what remains unheard.
A generative practice that promotes different knowledge. One that listens is never at a distance but always in the middle of the sound heard.
Short Essay by Rebecca FavaleBefore the first note is played, listening has already begun. This essay explores how walking through the landscape around Nextones in Italy becomes part of the listening experience, blurring place and performance.
Rebecca FavaleWhy are artists increasingly drawn to uncertainty? Through site-specific concerts at the Nextones Festival in the Italian Alps, our author explores a growing desire for performances shaped by nature, chance, and immersion.
Podcast by Luisa Fernanda Uribe«TIMEZONES» – Episode 20. Four artists delve into the complex duality of Bogotá, a city that is both vibrant and chaotic. They explore how ambient music not only serves as a powerful medium for pause and introspection but also becomes a form of resistance and storytelling within a challenging urban environment.