Train
Wekstadt Graz

http://derstandard.at/1308680485258/Installation-Eine-jiddisch-deutsche-Soundreise

http://werkstadt.at/werkstadt_neu/index.php?pageid=2&l=2

A multi-speaker immersive cinematic sound environment, which explores my understanding of and connection to the German language through my relationship with my Yiddish-speaking grandparents, as well as through other personal experiences. This work deals with stereotypes and Hollywood (mis)representations, using sonic textures, and ultimately it explores the affinities between the two languages. Installation includes multi-speaker recording that places the gallery visitor in an ethereal dreamlike, filmic aural environment. The recordings evoke a train ride pierced by minimal, sporadic voices—two German speakers, one male and one female and two Yiddish speakers one male and one female. In the middle of the room is a bench, which serves dual purposes: to allude to the experience of sitting on a train and to direct the listener into the ideal listening position within the gallery. Seven small speakers are evenly placed on the walls of the space approximately six feet above the floor and facing the bench, up to four small speakers may hang from the ceiling approximately seven feet above the floor; one subwoofer for low frequency output will be placed under the bench.