http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/eunoia-seeking-enlightenment-by-tracking-brainwaves “Eunoia” is a performance that uses my brainwaves -- collected via EEG sensor-- to manipulate the motions of water. It derives from the Greek word “eu” (well) + “nous” (mind) meaning "beautiful thinking”. Electroencephalography (EEG) is a brainwave detecting sensor. It measures frequencies of my brain activity (Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, Theta) relating to my state of consciousness while wearing it. The data collected from EEG is translated in realtime to modulate vibrations of sound with using software programs. EEG sends the information of my brain activity to Processing, which is linked with Max/MSP to receive data and generate sound from Reaktor. Programming: a custom written MaxMSP code & Reatkor Special Thanks: Tony Lim (sound engineer) for programming Eric Blue(open source Processing code for receiving Neurosky EEG data) For more details about the process: https://vimeo.com/67935519 My website: www.thelisapark.com

Eunoia

"Eunoia" is a performance that uses a commercial brainwave sensor (EEG) to manifest the artist's current states into sounds. It means 'beautiful thinking' in Greek ('good' + 'mind').

NeuroSky brainwave headset and custom-written software are used to musicalize the artist's brainwaves data in response to her current states. During the performance, the custom code calibrates the volume, pitch, and panning of the sound associated with the artist's varying 'Attention' and 'Meditation' values detected from neurofeedback data. As a result, the sound produced from speakers creates vibrations on the water to correlate with the intensity of the artist's mental states.

The motivation behind this performance was to achieve inner calmness, having control over the artist's consciousness and thoughts. The goal was to reach a moment of complete stillness so that no sound could be heard and no vibrations could be seen on the water.
 

Year: 2013
Medium: 5 Aluminum plates, 5 Speakers, Water, Speaker wires, 1 Audio Interface, Neurosky brainwave headset

Programmed and Sound Designed by Tony Lim
Processing code (Open Source) from Eric Blue

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