"Almost there": sonically controlled vibrators, sound, and emotions. (15th March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Anderson-Kunert, Todd
• Is Part Of: Qualitative research journal. Volume 19:Number 1(2019)
• Page Start: 72
• Page End: 77
• Publication Date: 2019-03-15
• Subjects: Music -- Sound -- Contemporary art -- Sexual -- Erotic -- Experimental audio -- Experimental music -- Experimental sound -- Soundart; Qualitative research -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 300.72
• DOI: 10.1108/QRJ-12-2018-0013
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1443-9883

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how practice-led research within the sonic practice references what Smith and Dean (2009) describe as the "The Iterative Cyclic Web, " and oscillations between different modes of research and practice throughout the methodology. Design/methodology/approach: This paper uses this process to document the construction of a sonically based erotic artwork, "Almost there, " which used sonically controlled vibrators in order to generate vocal content. Findings: The paper found that it was important to oscillate between modes of research and practice in order to create a conceptually concise artwork that functioned as a Gestalt of both practice and research. Originality/value: The unique approach to audio collection within this sonic artwork, and the time taken to collect this source material, makes it a unique vehicle for the consideration of "The iterative Cyclic Web."