davidsudmalis

I'm a composer-performer living in Sydney, Australia.  My practice is varied, working across numerous music genres (classical, popular, jazz) and often in collaboration with visual artists.

Recent work has been characterised by an increasing use of composition outside of the audible spectrum – particularly below 20Hz (infrasound), where sound is felt rather than heard, and where there is a predisposition for involuntary physiological response to sound waves. Under proper conditions with specifically tuned infrasound, a spectator’s experience can range from extreme calm, sorrow, and stillness, to more acute responses including peripheral hallucination. I've been working in this area for around ten years and developed infrasonic composition as a counterpoint to audible composition…

My current project, with visual artist Darragh O Callaghan, can be seen at www.aphasiaocallaghansudmalis.blogspot.com