artist: MINORU SATO
title: NRF Amplification
label: self-released
country: Japan
format: CD
title: NRF Amplification
label: self-released
country: Japan
format: CD
"NRF Amplification: A closed space such as a room or a vessel has a specific sound
according to the material it is made of and its geometric form. This sound is called
Natural Resonant Frequencies. I'm using several glass tubes / glass vases as same
geometic chambers. I then transport the sound from one of the chambers to another, over
and over again. As a result, the natural resonant frequencies are emphasized. When the
sound is returned to the first one -i.e. making systematic feedback, only the stable
frequencies resound. I made an installation by this way. When the sound returns
through the air, the complex feedback reacts on vrious factors - for instance a relation
between loudness on each chambers, a locational relation between audiences and
chambers and so on. My compositions and live installation are derived from these
factors." (Minoru Sato)
In 1989, Minoru Sato started activities under the moniker m/s, creating conceptual art
work for physical phenomena His research and creative activities have been explored in
the form of installations, multiples, performances and written text. In addition, he
produces works with an orientation in music using the name "S.A.S.W." moreover he
used to run the artist label / collective WrK (1994-2006)' with Toshiya Tsunoda. He
currently organizes contemporary art exhibitions and various events as a curator.
according to the material it is made of and its geometric form. This sound is called
Natural Resonant Frequencies. I'm using several glass tubes / glass vases as same
geometic chambers. I then transport the sound from one of the chambers to another, over
and over again. As a result, the natural resonant frequencies are emphasized. When the
sound is returned to the first one -i.e. making systematic feedback, only the stable
frequencies resound. I made an installation by this way. When the sound returns
through the air, the complex feedback reacts on vrious factors - for instance a relation
between loudness on each chambers, a locational relation between audiences and
chambers and so on. My compositions and live installation are derived from these
factors." (Minoru Sato)
In 1989, Minoru Sato started activities under the moniker m/s, creating conceptual art
work for physical phenomena His research and creative activities have been explored in
the form of installations, multiples, performances and written text. In addition, he
produces works with an orientation in music using the name "S.A.S.W." moreover he
used to run the artist label / collective WrK (1994-2006)' with Toshiya Tsunoda. He
currently organizes contemporary art exhibitions and various events as a curator.