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Explosions in the Mind

Composing Psychedelic Sounds and Visualisations

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Authors:
  1. Jonathan Weinel

    1. University of Greenwich, London, UK

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  • 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

Part of the book series: Palgrave Studies in Sound (PASTS)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
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  2. Introduction

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 1-25

  3. Psychedelic Journeys in Sound: Electroacoustic Compositions

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 27-53

  4. Melting in the Mind’s Eye: Real-Time Performances

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 55-80

  5. Tune in, Turn Up, and Trip Out: Audio-Visual Compositions

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 81-105

  6. Sensorial Apparatus: Interactive Projects

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 107-130

  7. Optical Geometry: VJ Performances

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 131-170

  8. Future Sound Dream: Virtual Reality Experiences

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 171-190

  9. Conclusion: Design Frameworks

    • Jonathan Weinel
    Pages 191-201

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 203-228
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About this book

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.

Reviews

“The book is richly illustrated with many full colour images and includes supplementary materials … comprising audio and video samples and working software apps for experimenting with the techniques discussed in the book. … it is an engaging read and will be of interest to artists, practitioners and academics from the disciplines of electronic music … . A practise-based approach to research is continually rising in popularity … and this volume will provide a useful reference for others to follow.” (Dave Payling, Dancecult, Vol. 14 (1), 2022)

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Greenwich, London, UK

    Jonathan Weinel

About the author

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.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Explosions in the Mind

  • Book Subtitle: Composing Psychedelic Sounds and Visualisations

  • Authors: Jonathan Weinel

  • Series Title: Palgrave Studies in Sound

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-4055-1

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Singapore

  • eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-4054-4Published: 26 November 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-981-16-4057-5Published: 27 November 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-981-16-4055-1Published: 01 January 2022

  • Series ISSN: 2633-5875

  • Series E-ISSN: 2633-5883

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XX, 228

  • Number of Illustrations: 46 b/w illustrations, 38 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Science and Technology Studies, Sociology of Culture, Media Sociology, Cultural Studies

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