Upon research it is clear that today – In the contemporary SoundArts picture there is a lack of discernable ‘big players’ in the SoundArts world today. One big question in terms of the creation of SoundArt is whether or not the accessibility to technology has made the scene more ‘diluted’ and less refined or has created a community of variety and innovation? with technology having more of an effect than individuals in todays sound world (and society at large), with AI, software instruments and computers giving rise to new sonic investigations and an easier, more simple process – its easy to see how finding something unique can be extremely difficult – however – in my opinion the creation of something great tends to push its way through the convoluted sea of sound. People such as Céleste Boursier-Mougenot – who in my opinion create installations that go beyond the average music composition creating technical brilliant creative installation using more than just sound. Celeste’s installation “here to ear” uses 70 zebra finches , cymbals holding birdseed nestle in the sand, a square box of birdhouses hangs on the wall and guitars connected to amplifiers that emits a pulse, screech, strum or wail that reverberates as the birds come into contact creating a natural resonance that pairs with sounds of everyday life.
How can we make reliable statements about who is important today? In my opinion the SoundArtists that stand out the most in todays climate are the ones using more than just a DAW and keyboard but the ones exploring different materials and artistic mediums to further enhance a more ambitious idea.