Experimental
El movimiento en la quietud
Saturday, August 1
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Saturday, August 1 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm (90 mins)
Experimental
Works that expand the possibilities of sound. From sound art and field recordings to experimental compositions and pieces that are difficult to classify, this collection invites you to discover new ways of listening.
Hi-Fi Stereo
We play digital audio of the highest quality through our analog system: tube amplifiers and OJAS KO-R1 speakers. Designed by Devon Turnbull, the KO-R1 creates hyper-realistic and detailed, warm and natural soundscapes. They generate absolute presence in the sound. In our space designed for deep listening, you will discover hidden details, textures, and movements impossible to feel in headphones.
why El movimiento en la quietud
"El movimiento en la quietud" is a sonic experience that takes the listener on an imaginary walk, interweaving soundscapes and contemporary music from Mexico City and Berlin. The piece emerged as a collaboration between Ernesto Cárcamo Cavazos, Daniel McKemie, and Esteban Ruiz-Velasco in the midst of the pandemic, as a way to remain connected and artistically active despite the lockdown. The project was supported by the Goethe Institut's Virtual Partnership Program, first as an interactive website, and later as a more traditional album, which is what will be heard in this session. The work has been presented in various venues in Germany, Mexico, and the USA, where its participation in the SEAMUS 2021 Installation Gala stands out. It was also recently selected for Mecánicas Inmersivas 3, and will be presented in the listening sessions next October 23 at the CENART Multimedia Center. https://www.estebanrv.art/projects
curated by Esteban Ruiz-Velasco
Pianist, composer, and multimedia artist. He studied piano with Camelia Goila at the Escuela Superior de Música, and earned a master's degree in composition with Gabriela Ortiz at the Faculty of Music at UNAM. His work spans concert music, electronic music, interactive installations, and incidental music for film and theater. His main aesthetic interest resides on the threshold between soundscape and instrumental writing, between the organic and the electronic. It lives in sounds that generate uncertainty and curiosity, that tickle the ear, the imagination, and the mind in equal measure, and invite the listener to linger.
community rules
no phones: anything that produces sound must be stored in our secure lockers.
no talk: we keep the soundroom silent so everyone can focus on the music.
no late entry: once the soundroom doors close (20 minutes after the booking time), we cannot let anyone in.
FAQ
can i cancel my ticket?+
yes. cancel any booking through this website. you'll get credits for the seats you paid for if you cancel at least 24 hours before the session (12 hours if you have an active Sona Members or All Access subscription). inside that window the booking can still be cancelled, but no credits are issued and there are no cash refunds. credits work on any future session.
is there a dress code?+
no, but we recommend wearing something comfortable for sitting on the floor. because the room is very quiet, we recommend soft fabrics. try to avoid "noisy" synthetic materials like nylon or windbreakers, as the sound of moving in them can be distracting to others. also, we leave our shoes at the door, so we recommend wearing warm socks.
what if i can't sit on the floor?+
if you need a chair for medical or physical reasons, please let us know when you arrive.
can i buy a drink?+
yes, we serve a curated selection of non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks, but all refreshments must be finished before you enter the soundroom.
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