The Art of Noise

The English musician and author David Toop is recognized as an expert with the art of noise and sound. His life has been dedicated to the medium of music. He evaluated how sound is taken for granted, and the past discoveries from pioneers like Futurist Luigi Russolo and John Cage is proven proof that what humans pass off as unimportant ambiance in the world. A car engine raging down a street or a loud bang of doorway shutting. Should be examined for musical value, because sound has no boundaries. He writes about these possibilities in the article The Art of Noise. He compares the value of experimental sound with main stream music. It brings to light the importance of how noise is captured and it’s effects. It also reminds us. Sound is as vast as the universe. It is everything. The possibilities of sound cannot be measured.

I chose to comment on this article because I too am interested in the art of sound. I believe that the article is an excellent evaluation and motivation for experimental sound artists like myself. The Art of Noise lays out the archeological possibilities of noise, and what to look for.

David Toop’s artical is relevant to me because the ideas presented are ones that have endless opportunities. As a media artist I am faced with molds, outlines, and formates created and determined as successful media methods. These mold can stunt an artists growth for expressing his or hers particular beliefs and intentions. The article reminds me to look outside of these bounderies and search for even more effective noises that can express my ideas clearly. The Art of Noise Link.