Colourfield for Strings
21 October 2009
Tate Liverpool, Thursday 22 October 2009, 6pm–9pm.
Colourfield for Strings is a multi-channel immersive sound installation in conjunction with the exhibition of Mark Rothko’s Seagram Murals in the Wolfson gallery at Tate Liverpool.
Created by Professor Colin Fallows from LJMU's School of Art and Design, Colourfield for Strings is a multi-layered sound painting for prepared and treated electric guitars arranged in a sequence of rhythms and structures with reference to the nine murals as a musical score.
Large scale sound shapes are painted from a rich sonic mix of electric guitar recordings by Colin Fallows and Will Sergeant. As the piece unfolds the layers of sustained drones evolve into ever more complex rhythms forming dense sonic strata rich in harmonic overtones.
Colourfield for Strings is one of a series of mono-chordal compositions for multiple prepared and treated electric guitars. The piece paints fields of sound creating overtones that conjure up the presence of imaginary instruments.
All are welcome to attend.For further information visit: http://www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/late/19958.htm
