Tungsteno, by Sofía Balbontín

Tungsteno

by Sofía Balbontín

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In June and July 2023, I participated in a residency at Binaural Nodar, located in Nogueira de Cota, Viseu. During my residency, I developed the performance Tungsteno. This performance involved a temporary occupation of the Queiriga Mine, which had previously been exploited for the extraction of Wolfram, a mineral used to produce Tungsten—a highly resistant metal that found application in the world wars.

The project involved exploring the sounds of the mine to create a composition that accentuates the acoustic characteristics of the location. During this process, I used Polyphono, an instrument with its 10 sound extremities dispersed throughout the mine. This created a multichannel system of sound spatialization that interacts with the various nooks and crannies of the space, amplifying the acoustic variations present within the mine to encompass its entirety. The space itself modulates the sound, working with the unique acoustic properties of the cave. The final result is a live performance held inside the mine, incorporating synthesizers, electromagnetic waves, and field recordings from the mine's soundscape. These elements are projected into space and modulated by itself, establishing a dialogue with the mine's acoustics.

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released March 7, 2024

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