About

This is an experimental live performance with voice interactive animation. In this visualised a-cappella performance, different voice part controls different elements in the animation scene with pitch or volume. I combined animation, music composing, singing and programming together to design for improving aesthetic experience, and explore future live A-cappalle form at the same time.

Credits

CUCA Accapella Groups

Process

Design sketch

In order to easily detect pitch of voice, I re-arranged a slow song Arctic by Sleeping at Last with simple melody to a cappella version.

Set-up & Test

Set-up: 5 wireless microphones, 5 sound cards & receivers

Mic for tenor controls the undersea fog with volume.
The fog gets thicker when the voice become louder.

Mic for alto controls the ball's movement with her pitch.
The ball moves higher as her pitch is getting higher.

Performance

I invited my a-cappella singing group to give the performance. In this visualised a-cappella performance, different voice part controls different elements in the animation scene with pitch or volume.