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freq_out 12 [the last edition] April 22–May 1, 2016
The Third Mann Sewer, Vienna

Photo: Markus Taxacher, TBA21

Tommi Grönlund & Petteri Nisunen

JD Thirlwell

Jana Winderen

freq_out 12 [the last edition] is an immersive sound installation comprised of twelve individual audio works, each utilizing a specific frequency range – made on site and amplified to act as a single, generative composition. Occupying Vienna’s spectacular sewer system from the last scenes of The Third Man directed by Carol Reed and Graham Greene with Joseph Cotten, Trevor Howard and Orson Welles (1949) – freq_out 12 makes use of the cavernous undergrounds, filling its raw concrete shell with a unique sonic experience. The venue will be enriched by twelve different sounds using a 24-channel surround sound system, engulfing the audience in a series of psychoacoustic arrangements.

freq_out was formed in 2003 as a curatorial project by Carl Michael von Hausswolff in 12 live episodes. Its realization at the 5th Marrakech Biennale was co-commissioned by TBA21.

A live set by the freq_out orchestra takes place in the context of freq_out [the last edition] on April 22 at 9 pm in the main hall of the Academy of Fine Arts at Schillerplatz. Carl Michael von Hausswolff conducts this spectacular sound performance, with a musical score written by JG Thirwell. The event is hosted by Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary in cooperation with TONSPUR Kunstverein Vienna and the ]a[ Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. With Christine Ödlund; Hans-Joachim Roedelius; Peter Rehberg; Kent Tankred; JG Thirlwell; Per Magnus Lindborg; Jana Winderen; Maia Urstad; BJ Nilsen; Tommi Grönlund/Petteri Nisunen; Finnbogi Pétursson and Franz Pomassl/Anna Ceeh

Artists and frequencies:
0–25 Hz Christine Ödlund • 25–65 Hz Hans-Joachim Roedelius • 65–90 Hz Peter Rehberg • 90–140 Hz Kent Tankred • 140–180 Hz JG Thirlwell • 180–250 Hz PerMagnus Lindborg • 250–350 Hz Jana Winderen • 350–500 Hz Maia Urstad • 500–1000 Hz BJNilsen • 1000–2000 Hz Tommi Grönlund & Petteri Nisunen • 2000–5000 Hz Finnbogi Petursson • 5000–12000 Hz Franz Pomassl/Anna Ceeh
Lights: Franz Graf

duration

April 22–May 1, 2016, 12–8 pm

location

3rd Man Tour, Girardipark/Karlsplatz, 1010 Vienna

concert

A live set by the freq_out orchestra takes place in the context of freq_out [the last edition] on April 22 at 9 pm in the main hall of the Academy of Fine Arts at Schillerplatz. Free admission.

The event is hosted by Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary in cooperation with TONSPUR Kunstverein Vienna and the ]a[ Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna.

curator

Carl Michael von Hausswolff

Co-curator

Franz Pomassl

project director

Georg Weckwerth

Credits

A project by TONSPUR Kunstverein Wien.

In cooperation with Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary, Wien Kanal, Q21 (im MuseumsQuartier Wien), Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien, and Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien.

Supported by KÖR Kunst im öffentlichen Raum, Wien Kultur, BKA Österreich, IASPIS (Swedish Arts Grants Committee).

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