EL TORO CÓSMICO—THE CÓSMIC BULL (from 1995 on)
El Toro Cósmico is a sound sculpture and invented musical instrument which can sound on its own, be affected by movement and sounds in the environment, as well as be maneuvered with its built-in controls.
It runs on lead batteries which makes it independent to play and be exhibited in public spaces. The sound originates from a closed circuit, formed by various amplifiers, preamps, and effect pedals interveened and connected in series. It is based on a mix between direct contact with the metal parts of the sculpture, and the microphone which produces random continous sounds.
Materials: Recycled electronic spare parts, plastics, magnets and metal.
"Toro Cósmico" by Truna from
Truna on
Vimeo.
"Atril del Futuro" by Truna from
Truna on
Vimeo.
EL
ATRÍL DEL FUTURO—MUSIC STAND FROM THE FUTURE (from 1998 on)
El
Atríl del Futuro is both a sound sculpture and an
invented musical instrument. It can sound on its own without any
human intervention. At the same time, when touched by both palms of
the hands, the sound changes. The human body becomes part of the
instrument by acting as a resistor. It
runs on lead batteries which makes it independent for being
played and exhibited in public spaces.
The
sound originates from a closed circuit, formed by a copper conductive
wire which is extended on the surface of the stand and serves as part
of the amplifier. It also has a small speaker and a small fm radio
transmitter from different radio stations, creating an orchestra of
sounds from the different signals.
Materials:
Recycled electronic spare parts, plastics, glass, metal, springs and
copper.
"Atril del Futuro" by Truna from
Truna on
Vimeo.
