Abstract
The paper presents a doctoral study that delves into the intersection of sound, motion, and brain activity, with a particular emphasis on the creative output generated from the collected datasets. The research integrates movement improvisation, audio stimuli, cognitive neuroscience, and neuroimaging to explore how music and environmental sounds influence movement improvisation and brain activity. The project incorporates fifteen audio stimuli to examine whether participating dance-trained performers exhibit similar movement patterns through improvisation. Additionally, relevant patterns of brain activation associated with movement improvisation are observed using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Data analysis of movement (using Motiongrams and Laban Movement Analysis) and neuroimaging data (using FMRIB Software Library) reveals insights into performers’ responses to audio through improvisation. Integration of these datasets identifies similarities to inform the creation of the experimental data-driven creative work. The paper discusses the creative output of the research, demonstrating the application of interdisciplinary methodologies in inspiring and shaping experimental artistic creations.
Presenters
Ioannis SidiropoulosStudent, Doctor of Philosophy - Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne, Australia
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Movement Improvisation, Music, Motion, Brain
