We have tracked the Objet Sonore from the invention of Phonograph—literally an Object onto which Sound is inscribed—to the Sample—which translates acoustic signal into data.  What story does this progression tell about how Artists work with recorded sound to make new experiences?  

We have tracked the Objet Sonore from the invention of Phonograph—literally an Object onto which Sound is inscribed—to the Sample—which translates acoustic signal into data.  What story does this progression tell about how Artists work with recorded sound to make new experiences?

Paul D. Miller is both a composer who performs under the name DJ Spooky, and a media theorist, who publishes widely on Sound Art.  His essay, Sonic Sculptures, from 2004, was published at the dawn of social media and meme culture.  Miller likens the DJ to a visual artist who makes “dematerialized sculpture”, evoking Pierre Schaeffer’s concept of the Objet Sonore.  The DJ’s role is a form of research aka Rhythm Science.

Your assignment:

Choose a specific artist who works in one of the Sampledelic cultures covered in the lecture/asynchronous materials on Canvas. (Do not choose a random artist.)

Respond to Paul Miller’s essay using specific examples of the artist’s work.

Use specific quotes by Miller to argue how this artist is creating new experiences using the sampler.
Address the idea of copying/plagiarism.  Is the artist who samples a thief?  Respond similarly to John Oswald’s beliefs as voiced in his essay.  Why is or isn’t the use of a sample stealing?  Be specific to the artist you are writing about, not generally.

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