This book explores how to compose sounds and visualisations that represent psychedelic hallucinations and experiences of synaesthesia. Through a detailed discussion regarding compositional methodologies and technical approaches, the book aims to educate students, practitioners, and researchers working in related areas. It weaves together sound, visual design, and code across a range of media, providing conceptual approaches, theoretical insights, and practical strategies, which unlock new design frameworks for composing psychedelic sounds and visualisations.

Provides detailed discussions regarding compositional methodologies and technical approaches Offers a range of conceptual approaches, theoretical insights, and practical strategies Spans over a decade of the author's creative practice

Autorentext

Jonathan Weinel is a London-based artist and researcher. He lectures in games technologies at the University of Greenwich, and his music and VR projects have been performed internationally.

Inhalt
Introduction.- Psychedelic Journeys in Sound: Electroacoustic Compositions.- Melting in the Mind's Eye: Real-time Performances.- Tune In, Turn Up, and Trip Out: Audio-Visual Compositions.- Sensorial Apparatus: Interactive Projects.- Optical Geometry: VJ Performances.- Future Sound Dream: Virtual Reality Experiences.- Conclusion: Design Frameworks.