Yann Seznec: Currents [Live]

Yann Seznec's sound installation is created from hundreds of fans controlled by real-time weather data. Drawing on wind conditions in South Africa, New Zealand, England, Canada and India, Seznec's composition offers a portrait, at once accurate and abstract, of the commonwealth, exploring ideas of distance, data, modern convenience and memory. 'Currents' is one of a number of newly commissioned works for the eleventh Edinburgh Art Festival.

"I am very flattered and extremely excited to be selected for the New Music Biennial. This project will bring my work to a truly global audience, and I can't wait to get started." Yann Seznec

"We are delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to this nationwide celebration of new music. As the UK’s largest annual visual art festival taking place alongside the world’s largest performing arts festival, we offer a unique context for experiencing major cross art form commissions by Scottish, UK and international artists." Edinburgh Art Festival

Yann Seznec electronics
Hugh Jones electronics
Sam Beste pianoelectronics

AUDIO

FUNDERS

Currents was commissioned by Edinburgh Art Festival.

Produced with the support of partners and funders:

RECORDING CREDITS

The performance of Currents was recorded live by the BBC at the South Bank Centre, Purcell Rooms, London on 5 July 2014 and broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on 12 July 2014.

Catalogue number: NMC DL201403
Release date: 21 July 2014