« Vélode à la radio » is a sonic experiment centered around the amplified sounds of a bicycle. Through manipulation of its components – chains, bearings, friction on the tires, melodic phrases from the spokes, percussive hits on the frame, and pedalling on the freewheel – the bike transforms into a musical instrument. “Velode à la Radio”, a true ‘‘biking ode’’ to the radio, will dive into the invisible waves of FM, drawing inspiration from the pirate radio stations of the 1980s. Back then, underground communities used technologie to broadcast what was unheard on legal airwaves, making this a real ode to the spirit of free radio.
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Arthur Lacomme explores the sonic possibilities of FM broadcast, electronic devices, and the rhythmic, metallic qualities of vibrating objects. His approach is highly experimental, emphasizing improvisation, instability and unpredictability with non-traditional instruments. He creates diverse sound performances using an array of devices – skate modules, pots and pans, prepared pianos, aquariums, hacked joysticks, radio transmitters, electromagnetic waves and everyday objects and electronic machines made from recycled materials. Currently, his focus is on sound manipulations using an amplified bicycle as a central instrument.