For Lapsody 2017, themed ‘The Bubble’, I designed a presentation/performance about the bubbling mermaid. The action of watching a movie can be described as being in a bubble, where the viewer is submerged in the story, the images, the music. But with the rise of Internet video, watching movies and films became far more accessible and open. This led to a more participatory culture, in which the viewer can become the (co-)creator. Pausing the You-Tube offers a whole range of new possibilities for professional artists and amateur crafters alike. Replaying a particular song over and over allows musicians and music teachers to arrange their own versions of the film score. The bubble busted and made space for a bubbling community. And this process repeats itself in the …
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