Listening: A Gateway to Grounding and Foundation for Improvisation

EXCLUSIVE WORKSHOP FOR SOUND ARTISTS!

Listening: A Gateway to Grounding and Foundation for Improvisation and Composition

Date: Sunday, March 9th – 11am – 1pm

****RSVP REQUIRED - Limited to Musicians, Instrumentalists, and Sound Artists. Bring Your Own Instrument****

Amidst his ongoing exhibition, "Reflected Experience and Shifting Perspective: Here, There, and Otherwhere" at the Public Art Futures Lab, Atlanta-Based, Iraqi-American multi-instrumentalist, hosts "Listening: A Gateway to Grounding and Foundation for Improvisation and Composition," and invites participants to delve deep into the synergy between nature and sound.

About Majid Araim: Majid Araim is a consistent figure in the Atlanta improvisation and new music communities. His work as a composer and performer is deeply rooted in the exploration of resonance, dynamics, and the natural world. Majid’s compositions often draw from his expansive project "Otherwhere," a fantasy world that reflects complex themes such as identity and quantum mechanics. He has performed extensively both in the United States and Europe, bringing his unique vision to audiences far and wide.

What To Expect: Majid will kick off the workshop with an introduction to his artistic practice, highlighting his use of technology to explore and enhance his relationship with the natural world. Participants will then engage in a deep listening session featuring field recordings captured by Majid using an array of specialized microphones. This immersive experience is designed to evoke profound connections with our environment and stimulate emotional and intellectual responses.

Following the listening session, Majid will lead a series of improvisation exercises. These activities will explore different musical concepts and the significance of perspective in creating sound. The session will culminate in a collective composition, offering a unique opportunity for participants to co-create and express themselves through improvisational music.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is envisioned for musicians, composers, educators, and anyone interested in experimental music and the interplay between sound and the natural environment. Whether you are a seasoned artist or an enthusiastic beginner, this workshop will provide valuable insights into improvisation, composition, and deep listening.

Additional Information:

• The workshop is capped at a small number of participants to ensure a personalized and engaging experience

• Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments. Acoustic instruments are preferred, but quiet amps/speakers may also be used

• Seating will be arranged in the round, with options for chair seating or floor seating to accommodate all participants comfortably

Join us for this special workshop and experience the power of listening and sound as tools for artistic exploration and personal growth.

About the Public Art Futures Lab: The Futures Lab is a space to exhibit, experiment, educate and experience the role of technology as it relates to public art. By reducing barriers to creating and participating in this emerging space, the Lab seeks to expand access to cultural enrichment, provide the tools for local artists to thrive and maintain Fulton County's status as a creative cultural capital. The Futures Lab is made possible through the support of our host Underground Atlanta, and our residency partners A&E Atlanta and MARTA Artbound.

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How to Find Us:The Public Art Futures Lab is located underground. The easiest way to get here is by using the MARTA Five Points Station as your starting point (30 Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303).

Exit the station and cross Peachtree Street toward the Underground Atlanta Tower. Look for the Underground Atlanta signage and follow it to a stairway leading down to a courtyard. Once in the courtyard, look for the row of glass doors, use the far-right entrance glass door. You’ll see the Public Art Futures Lab directly ahead, and restrooms are located to the right of the space.

If you require ADA assistance to access our space, please email [email protected]. We’ll arrange for security to direct you to the ADA elevator.

Parking: There is street parking along Pryor Street and Peachtree Street SW and several paid parking decks and parking lots nearby on Wall Street. We suggest carpooling, using a rideshare or using MARTA Five Points Station to reach us. Please check for up to date rider information

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