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Dear all,<br>
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hoping it might be of interest, I'm writing to forward the info related to the Xth Sense (XS) Summer Workshops.<br>
The XS is a free and open biophysical technology.<br>
It was recently named the "world's most innovative new musical instrument" by the Georgia Tech Center for Music Technology (US).<br>
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Courses are taking place worldwide, below detailed info and how to get involved.<br>
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_WHAT:<br>
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Xth Sense - Sonic Body and Biophysical Music<br>
<a href="http://marcodonnarumma.com/teaching/xth-sense-biophysical-music/" target="_blank">http://marcodonnarumma.com/teaching/xth-sense-biophysical-music/</a><br>
Build your own low cost biosensing wearable device for muscle sounds.<br>
Hands-on training in augmentation of the body for musical performance.
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_WHERE:<br>
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\\\\\ MEXICO DF | *Liveness* <br>
It is the first Mexican gathering of international artists
whose main interest lies in the critical investigation and distribution
of a discourse around theater, dance or performance practices that rely
on a tight relationship between body and technology.<br>
@ Centro Multimedia del Centro Nacional de las Artes, Mexico DF<a href="http://liveness.cenart.tv/?p=715" target="_blank"><br></a><br>
\\\\\ NEW YORK | *Harvestworks*<br>
Founded
in 1977, its mission is to support the creation and presentation of art
works achieved through the use of new and evolving technologies.<br>
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@ Harvestworks, New York, USA<br>
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\\\\\ LONDON | *BEAM Festival*<br>
It is a high-tech music weekender, a playground of homemade
instruments and sonic installations, where you can listen to, watch and
learn how to create your own physically living electronic music.<br>
@ Artaud Forum, Brunel University, London, UK<br>
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\\\\\ BERLIN | To be announced<br>
This session needs to be confirmed, but expression of interest are welcome.<br>
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_HOW<br>
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Visit this page below, and book your place by visiting the related links for each event.<br>
<a href="http://marcodonnarumma.com/calendar/" target="_blank">http://marcodonnarumma.com/calendar/</a><br>
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Places are limited to 10 participants for each session, so it is recommended to book in advance.<br>
If you want to host an Xth Sense workshop, don't hesitate to contact me by replying to this email.<br>
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thanks,<br>
best wishes,<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Marco Donnarumma<br>New Media + Sonic Arts Practitioner, Performer, Teacher, Director.<br>ACE, Sound Design MSc by Research (ongoing)<br>The University of Edinburgh, UK<br>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br>
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