I am superbly proud and ecstatic to announce the release of “PLINKO” on an early 1900′s Edison wax cylinder — as part of the unique wax cylinder archive, recorded and curated by the brilliant Aleks Kolkowski.

Featuring a wide range of musicians, improvisers, composers, writers and artists, all the entries have been recorded and reproduced mechanically and acoustically, using horns and early 1900s Edison phonographs | see Recording the Archive.   Literally, time and technology coming full circle through itself — contemporary sounds through the most antiquated recording device in history to create a sepia photograph / phonograph of voice, cellphone, glockenspiel, and the ghost of galloping horses.

In 2006, I watched the film “What the Bleep Do We Know” — exploring the metaphysics and science of energy, intention, and matter.  Within this film, there was a very insightful segment on a Japanese scientist, Dr. Emoto — whose work focuses on the crystalline analysis of water, before and after prayer, meditation, or cognizant intentional thought — to observe how human thought may have the ability to change the properties and constitution of energy and matter.

He noticed that the more positive and affirming the trait on the glass of water, the more perfect, and hexagonal the crystal structures became.  And the ones which were negative, deconstructive thoughts or phrases hardly formed crystals at all.   His idea was connected to the larger scale: that if we as humans, our body weight is more than two thirds made of water — how can the power of thought and intention affect our perceptions and feelings in the world?  He did these experiments, as well as water exposed to various types of music – since music is, after all, a medium which conducts sound, and energy.

While observing the various types of structures which formed to Bach, Mozart, Elvis, to heavy metal — I had this thought of wondering how might my music actually look, if it was captured in this way?  What kind of visual and biological representation might form to the sonic aesthetic of my work?

I contacted IHM Labs in Tokyo Japan, and sent them a sound clip of the 1st cut “Sons Nouveaux” from my last record ( (( PHONATION )) ) — which goes from heartbreakingly beautiful to gnashing gnarly teeth and paper flames.

What came back to me was one incredible and remarkable observation report — of which, my favorite handful have been placed here for your viewing pleasure, along with the audio excerpt of “Sons Nouveaux” which the water samples were exposed to.

Out of the classification of various types of crystal, my observation report showed a noticeable spike in the number of in “indefinite” hexagons in my water sample experiment, than other types (hexagon perfect, imperfect, square, depression, etc.)   Funny how I didn’t really need a publicist to tell me my music was atypical.

Wind Up Bird Chronicle | May 25~26th

Adapted from the award-winning novel by Japan’s most celebrated writer, Haruki Murakami and directed by Stephen Earnhart.  Co-written with Greg Pierce, Set and Puppet Design by Tom Lee, Lighting Design by Laura Mrockowski, Sound Design and Music by Jane Shaw, Choreography by Kota Yamazaki, Costume Design by Oana Botez-Ban, Video Projection Design by Adam Larsen, Music and Live Performance by Bora Yoon.  Performances May 25 & 26th, 8pm & 3pm.  Solo performance by live musician Bora Yoon 5/27 at 9pm.

Supported by the Asia Society, Japan Foundation, Greenwall Foundation, NYSCA, Saison Foundation, Asian Cultural Council, Baryshnikov Arts Center, 3LD, Under the Radar, GOH Productions, the Embassy of the United States of America, London, and the Edinburgh International Festival Director’s Circle.

SYMPHO @ Ann Hamilton Tower

SYMPHO presents its new 2012 commission, at the unique architectural structure of Ann Hamilton’s Tower in Geyserville California.  Co-composed by Paul Haas, Christopher Bono and Bora Yoon. Staging design by Ruth Pongstaphone.   Performances June 16th & 17th.  Get your tickets today!   Supported by the Oliver Ranch Foundation.
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Join us this next Thursday, April 19th, at 8pm — for this unique program of SPIRITUAL VOICES — old and new.  Featuring Gustav Holst’s Rig Veda Hymns with women’s chorale and harp, Haydyn’s Theresiennemesse, and new work by Sorel winner, Dobrinka Tabakova!   Tickets | more info
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Read recent review of lecture / performance with longtime collaborator R. Luke DuBois at the Historic Asolo Theater, sharing new works and technological developments underway to score and execute one-woman show WEIGHTS & BALANCES, slated for January 2014 {HERE Art Center | Beth Morrison Projects | Prototype Festival}.  Special thanks to Patricia Caswell, Bruce Rodgers, Steven High and Linda S. Golding.
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