EP#24: Sensing Sound In Space: Prof. Gascia Ouzounian shares her fascinating new book Stereophonica

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In modern music technology, we take for granted our ability to and appreciation of hearing sound spatially. Stereo recording and reproduction has been especially embedded in our listening practices, whether it be through headphones or speakers. But inside this week’s episode, Isobel chats with Prof. Gascia Ouzounian about her new book, Stereophonica, where she exploreshow this wasn’t always the case and that how we hear sound spatially is constantly evolving and changing.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{00:00} Intro
{04:34} What is Stereophonica?
{17:04} Spatial awareness in the Battlefield
{27:54} Experimenting with electronics to control human emotions with sound
{35:56} How sound is used as an aesthetic component in art
{45:41} Recognising the work of Yoko Ono
{49:05} The Isobel Map
{53:08} Creating soundart for urban spaces
{01:08:25} Summary

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Stereophonica is out now! Find out more HERE >>

Gascia on the NYE Special episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs >>

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