Emissions generated by the artists ears produce otoacoustic emissions in the ears of the listeners. More than that though, these sounds made by kirkegaard s own ears have been treated in such a fashion as to prompt a fairly bizarre reaction from your own lugholes. Download labyrinthitis by jacob kirkegaard at juno download. Labyrinthitis by jacob kirkegaard on mp3, wav, flac, aiff. Curator stine hebert initiated the collaboration between jacob kirkegaard and the medical museion. The original church from 2006s 4 rooms was wrought out of ambient recordings of an abandoned church inside the radioactive zone at chernobyl. Jacob kirkegaards labyrinthitis, london, 250709 youtube. All spaces encase ambient sound shaped by the acoustic affordances of their. You might experience something more severe, like vertigo. Jacob kirkegaard sitting in a sound proof both listening to the sounds of his body leads, of course, to the image of john cage sitting in an anechoic chamber hearing the sounds of his body.
All genres balearicdowntempo bass breakbeat disconudisco dj tools drum and bass dubstep deep dubstep dirty dubsteptrapgrime edm electro euro dancepop dance footworkjuke. This means that labyrinthitis may cause hearing loss or ringing in the ears tinnitus. Watch the video for labyrinthitis ll by jacob kirkegaard for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Labyrinthitis is a balance disorder related to menieres disease, which can result in dizziness, but also in a kind of tinnitus. You can trust jacob kirkegaard to come up with fascinating concepts. The recording and composition of labyrinthitis relies on a principle and phenomenon employed and experienced in both medical science and musical practice. Labyrinthitis jacob kirkegaard data corrections allmusic. The recording of labyrinthitis was done in a soundproof booth in a medical facility for. Labyrinthitis is a disorder thats believed to be caused by an infection that inflames the inner ear and the nerves connecting the inner ear to the brain. Here are some pics i took during jacob s sound event sunday 2 september. Commissioned by medical museion in copenhagen, summer 2007 jacob kirkegaard has turned his ears inwards.
Jacob kirkegaard presents labyrinthitis a sound piece of tones generated by the ears, for the ears, and, ultimately, from the listeners own ears. Prizewinning work labyrinthitis is an interactive sound piece that consists. In this way, labyrinthitis reframes hearing as an active sense rather than a passive one and positions the ear itself as an instrument. Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis better health channel. They are what kirkegaard and those listening to him hear. This is jacob kirkegaard s third album for touch, after eldfjall 2005 and 4 rooms 2006. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Labyrinthitis 2008, meanwhile, was composed from otoacoustic tones generated by kirkegaard.
As the story goes, cage heard a low sound and a high sound. While neuritis affects only the inner ear balance apparatus, labyrinthitis also affects the inner ear hearing apparatus and the cochlear nerve, which transmits hearing information. Labyrinthitis is an interactive sound piece that consists entirely of tones generated within the artists inner ear, which in turn spark audible emissions within the audiences own ears. Labyrinthitis also causes vertigo, which you can manage by taking an overthecounter medication for dizziness, avoiding bright lights, avoiding sudden movements, and resuming your normal activities slowly. Cirrocumulus, cirrostratus, stratus by else marie pade. Jacob kirkegaard labyrinthitis, 2007 stereo audio installation, 38. In collaboration with danish ensemble scenatet, jacob kirkegaard s two pieces labyrinthitis and church are here interpreted by classical instruments. Danish sound artist jacob kirkegaard, obviously not satisfie. Listen to jacob kirkegaard soundcloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create 9 tracks. Apr 07, 2018 the bell gallery is housed in the list art center, a multifunctional building that also includes classrooms, lecture halls and extensive studio space. Jacob kirkegaard is a sound artist born in 1975 in denmark.
This latest album from the experimental composer consists entirely of sounds generated in the artists auditory organs. Jacob kirkegaard phonurgia metallis important records dark ambient. On eldfjall, he recorded the sounds of the earth through accelerometers, and four rooms featured haunting drones recorded in four abandoned, irradiated spaces near the chernobyl disaster site. Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis are most commonly caused by infection with a germ a viral infection that affects the inner ear. Jacob kirkegaard used his own ears in order to generate this third tone called the tartini tone. Jacob kirkegaard will present his work in romania for the first time, at simultan, timisoara, october 1116 usa. Stream tracks and playlists from jacob kirkegaard on your desktop or mobile device.
Submit data corrections for labyrinthitis jacob kirkegaard on allmusic. Jacob kirkegaard labyrinthitis cd by touch it surely must have been some time ago when we saw a proper studio album by christian fennesz. Jacob is exploring sound in art with a scientific approach. His new work labyrinthitis is an interactive sound piece that consists entirely of sounds generated in the artists auditory organs and will cause. For labyrinthitis, kirkegaard starts off with two tones which induces a third tone in the listeners ear. Listen free to jacob kirkegaard labyrinthitis labyrinthitis. Labyrinthitis makes a worthy, engrossing addition to the artists already impressive oeuvre. Commissioned by medical museion in copenhagen, summer 2007. Shupert, phd with contributions from bridget kulick, pt and t he vestibular disorders association. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Join us for a onenight performance of labyrinthitis the immersive, sonic symphony of inner ear sounds, created by danish artist jacob kirkegaard. Jacob kirkegaard born in denmark 1975 is an artist and composer who works in carefully selected environments to generate recordings that are used in compositions, or combined with video imagery in visual, spatial installations. Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis are usually linked to an upper respiratory tract viral infection, such as a cold or flu. His new work labyrinthitis is an interactive sound piece that consists entirely of sounds generated in the artists auditory organs and will cause audible responses in those of the audience.
Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis are caused by inflammation of your inner ear, usually due to an infection. Jacob kirkegaard is trying to mess with your head specifically with your ears. The concept behind labyrinthitis is that if two frequencies at a certain ratio are played into the ear, additional vibrations in the inner ear will produce a third frequency. Mar 22, 20 jacob kirkegaard is wellknown for his unusual sonic concepts, capturing and contextualizing hitherto unheard sounds from within a variety of environments. Labyrinthitis by jacob kirkegaard, released 01 october 2008 1.
Labyrinthitis received a prize from the danish arts council and was by the wire magazine selected as one of the 10 best cds of 2008 in their outer limits catagory. Labyrinthitis can not only affect your hearing, it can also make you feel dizzy. Jacob kirkegaard is no stranger to innovative recordings. Church in collaboration with danish ensemble scenatet, jacob kirkegaard s two pieces labyrinthitis and church are here interpreted by classical instruments. Designed by internationally renowned architect philip johnson, the center is located on the crest of college hill, in close proximity to the risd museum and downtown providence. Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis are disorders resulting from an infection that inflames the inner ear or the nerves connecting the inner ear to the brain. There have been live concerts and collaborations, but this is his first studio album in four years, since venice vital weekly 417. Labyrinthitis, also known as vestibular neuritis, is the inflammation of the inner ear. Oct 26, 2008 you can trust jacob kirkegaard to come up with fascinating concepts.
Born in denmark, now living and working in germany, labyrinthitis was commissioned by medical museion in copenhagen, summer 2007, and was first presented at the international conference art and biomedicine. Labyrinthitis and vestibular neuritis health information. Liquid architecture in partnership with acca and the biennale of sydney present jacob kirkegaards groundbreaking microtonal audio work, labyrinthitis, which. Extraordinary reinterpretations of two of jacob kirkegaard s backcatalogue pieces by danish classical ensemble scenatet. Labyrinthitis ll original mix by jacob kirkegaard on. Jacob kirkegaards labyrinthitis by douglas kahn to my knowledge jacob kirkegaard has, in labyrinthitis, composed the first. In collaboration with danish ensemble scenatet, jacob kirkegaards two pieces labyrinthitis and church are here interpreted by classical instruments. The sounds he presents are always extremely fascinating, even when heard without. In early 2006 he graduated at the academy of arts and the media in cologne, germany. Labyrinthitis was created as a nonexclusive commissioned work for the medical museion in copenhagen and was first presented at the international conference art and biomedicine. Mcgovern college of the arts, washington avenue arts district, royal danish consulate of houston, and site gallery houston are pleased to present artist and composer jacob kirkegaard performing labyrinthitis, a concert made from recordings of otoacoustic emissions, mysterious and complex tonal clusters produced by the ears. Check out labyrinthitis by jacob kirkegaard on amazon music.
In a piece called labyrinthitis, danish composer and sound artist jacob kirkegaard worked with the sounds recorded inside his own inner ear and created music from them. Beatport is the worlds largest electronic music store for djs. Pictures from jacob kirkegaard s sound event labyrinthitis at medical museion. These conditions typically cause vertigo, often with sickness. Labyrinthitis original mix by jacob kirkegaard on beatport. Jacob kirkegaard labyrinthitis touch modern classical. Sep 06, 2019 to cure labyrinthitis, start by taking an overthecounter antihistamine to reduce the congestion that youre experiencing. Listen to labyrinthitis by jacob kirkegaard on slacker radio and create personalized radio stations based on your favorite artists, songs, and albums. Svaeninger is a haunting collaboration between danish electronic music pioneer, else marie pade, and danish sound artist jacob kirkegaard. His piece labyrinthitis was created from sounds recorded inside his inner ear. Oct 27, 2008 listen free to jacob kirkegaard labyrinthitis labyrinthitis. Mar 17, 20 jacob kirkegaard has turned his ears inwards.
Jacob kirkegaard s sound works focus on investigations into the potential musicality in hidden sound layers in the environment. Jacob kirkegaard is wellknown for his unusual sonic concepts, capturing and contextualizing hitherto unheard sounds from within a variety of environments. Pictures from jacob kirkegaards sound event labyrinthitis. After recording the sounds of deep earth in iceland and those of the deserted rooms of tchernobyl, he now turns inward to record the sound of his own inner ear, using a medical technique used to diagnose hearing problems on young children. The intention of this transformation into an instrumental score is to explore the musical dimension and potential of the sounds that were. Having spent recent albums recording the sounds of the wider world to create a series of unsettled compositions, at times literally suggesting the ground shifting under ones feet, on labyrinthitis jacob kirkegaard literally turns inward to record, as the liner notes describe, vibrations in the inner ear, a selfgenerated audible sound from the organ of hearing itself. The histopathologic findings in both serous and suppurative labyrinthitis in humans have been well described in postmortem temporal bone studies. Jacob kirkegaard born 1975, denmark living in berlin, germany is a sound artist with an interest in the scientific and aesthetic aspects of resonance, time and hearing.
In labyrinthitis, kirkegaard employs otoacoustic emissions lowlevel sounds emitted by the cochlea in response to auditory stimulus. Danish sound artist jacob kirkegaard, obviously not satisfied with mere zen rhetoric, set forth to find out. His performances, audiovisual installations and compositions deal with acoustic spaces and phenomena that usually remain inaccessible to sense perception. As microtonal as it gets, jacob kirkegaard s labyrinthitis consists of sounds recorded within the labyrinth of kirkegaard s own ears, capturing vibrations arising off of pure tones catching. Bloch 1974 working within a lineage that includes cage, schaeffer lucier, and other artists, jacob kirkegaard s 2008 sound installation labyrinthitis articulates a response to duchamps claim. Vestibular neuritis derives its name from the labyrinths that house the vestibular system, which senses changes in head position or the heads motion. Heir to a long avantgarde tradition of focalizing the mechanics of sensation, kirkegaard s sound art piece labyrinthitis is a sonic response to duchamps rotoreliefs. The sounds he presents are always extremely fascinating, even when heard without knowing about their actual context. Event in jyderup, denmark by jyderup hojskole on thursday, january 25 2018.
He then reproduces that tone and adds a second frequency, triggering a new tone. Jacob kirkegaard sitting in a sound proof both listening to the sounds. Astonishing work by danish sound artist jacob kirkegaard, who is renowned for capturing and relaying hidden audio phenomena in specific spaces, via an array of esoteric sonic devices. This is the sudden feeling that you or the inside of your.