Big Microsounds is an innovative and immersive sound performance project by Andreas Monopolis, also known as MoCM. In this project, audiences are invited on an auditory journey through an evolving, acoustic virtual soundscape where human and technological elements seamlessly interact and transform. The outcome is an all-encompassing sonic experience that pushes the boundaries of perception and invites listeners to explore the relationship between sound, emotion, and environment.
Key Themes & Elements:
Real-Time Sound Generation & Transformation: The performance is defined by live manipulation of sound materials and their evolving, unpredictable nature, encouraging an intimate, dynamic interaction with the audience.
Physical and Digital Regression: Exploring the intersection of human and non-human elements, the project reimagines and deconstructs both organic and technological inputs, creating a layered, mutable space of auditory perception.
Redefining Virtual Environments: The project will delve into the creation of immersive, evolving auditory landscapes that adapt and evolve through the performance, reshaping listeners’ sensory experiences.
Sonic & Emotional Engagement: Auditory and sensory elements are intentionally designed to evoke diverse emotional responses, while integrating both familiar and altered sound forms to offer new textures and qualities of sound.
Improvisation & Experimentation: While rooted in composed frameworks, Big Microsounds thrives on improvisational techniques, real-time experimentation, and artistic feedback loops, allowing the performance to take on a unique shape at each showing.
Andreas Monopolis was born on the island of Corfu, Greece, in 1976. He is active in various artistic fields such as music technology, movie production, event organization, and other related activities, contributing to a wide range of diverse artistic events and valuable collaborations while gaining significant knowledge and experience.
A.monopolis attended a technical college and furthered his studies at the Music and Audio-visual Arts department of Ionian University. There, he delved into various aspects of music technology, electroacoustic synthesis, sound production, and more, while also conducting he’s own seminars in collaboration with the university and other institutions in Greece and abroad. He is a member of HELMCA (Hellenic Association of Composers of Electroacoustic Music) Since 2000, He was also a member of the Photo Circle of Platon Rivellis, and has participated in numerous transnational interdisciplinary training projects.
A .Monopolis was the founded the O.S.C.S. NPO, where he coordinated cultural and social activities and events, aiming to promote cultural diversity. These activities focused on values and benefits beyond profit. In addition to music, Andreas's artistic Engagements extend to visual expression and material arts. Starting in 2010, A.Monopolis began creating prototypes and DIY creations. He organized workshops, installations, and concept concerts under the nickname "MOCM." These activities involved recording, brainstorming, unusual composition techniques, and performances that integrated unconventional materials and human interaction providing platforms for creative exploration and expression.
www.monopolis.gr - https://mocm.gr/