Neurochord

2019
Variable dimensions
Sound installation composed of strings, electromagnetic feedback system, amplifiers, speakers, wood, electronic circuit with Bluetooth and brainwave reader

Neurochord is an interactive string installation whose interface is provided by a brainwave reader that allows music to be produced based on the user’s ability to concentrate.

It is composed of 10 infinite monochords, a brainwave reader and a control module. When interacting with the work, each of the monochords can be selected by blinking your eyes. When a certain level of concentration is reached, the selected monochord is activated. By controlling your blinking and concentration level, several monochords can be turned on and off, creating different sound combinations. When concentration is lost, all monochords are deactivated simultaneously.

It is interesting that as the work becomes activated, a favorable state of concentration is produced, creating feedback. The more the participant concentrates, the more music is produced and the more music is produced, the more the participant can concentrate, producing more music.

It was exhibited at the Oi Futuro Flamengo Cultural Center – Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil in 2019, curated by Fernanda Vogas.