Polyomino is a multiphonic, non-interactive sound installation designed for two disjointed amplified spaces. This proposal, initiated in 2021, finds its origins in a polyform geometric figure called polyomino.
A polyomino is a set of small squares glued together according to assembly rules. These sets can contain an infinite number of these small squares. They have the advantage of being very easy to manipulate, which allows a rapid appropriation of a wide variety of problems and combinations. In our musical and compositional approach, the polyominoes take the form of modules, made up of several elements. An element is a sound material to which is associated one or more categories (accidental, intentional, improvised...).
Our research and writing work is mainly focused on the study of the combinatorial domain. Can we find an assembly satisfying certain constraints? How many of these possibilities are there? When can we say that the modules are identical or different, communicate or respond to each other?... These combinations are approached during phases of musical games that rely on different methods of writing of the order of chance - algorithms, or intentional - the gesture.
This work of juxtapositions questions by extension the relationship between the composer and the listener. It allows to establish a different relationship to perception, to listening, by proposing an intimate and singular experience. Starting from an approach outside of any will, or necessity of expected: an uncontrolled composition.
Executive productions
GMEM - Centre national de création musicale
Commissioned by
GMEM - Centre national de création musicale
Charles Bascou is a composer, computer music designer and researcher, living in Marseille since 2004.
Pierre Pulisciano has lived and worked in Marseille since 2003. He works in the field of electroacoustic and experimental music. He develops composition and performance work, and creates sound installations.
Charles Bascou
design and composition
Pierre Pulisciano
design and composition