GN—01. Graphic notation

As a synesthetic and experimental music lover, I have always wanted to work in the field of graphic notations. This project came about through a collaboration with the Kymatic Ensemble, who agreed to host a few experiential sessions at the Mars Gallery. During these sessions, I created the "GN-01", a graphic musical score of 3D lines, symbols, and various geometric or abstract shapes.

I instructed the performers on how to read the visuals. Strings (guitar, viola, viola da gamba) are responsible for the lines; Electronic instruments play three-dimensional figures; Percussion plays balls and dots. Musicians play in the middle range between the vertical lines: the closer they are to the center, the louder they sound.

"GN-01" was performed at the live session in Mars Gallery. Notation is projected onto a fine projection scrim stretched between columns in the shape of a U. Performers are located in the space between the columns, the center of the installation. Spectators can move around the scene, watching musicians through the projection scrim.

Credits

Anton Izgagin — viola da gamba; Ivan Drevalev — electric organ; Petrova Alina — viola; Alexey Sysoev — electronics; Yuri Posypanov — percussion; Alexey Chichilin — guitar.

Stepan Polivanov — videographer.

Special thanks to the MARS gallery, especially to Alexander Korneev and Andrey Morozov.