Supertonic

A collaboration between TRM and EyeJack, Supertonic at Splendour celebrated the sonic tapestry of the contemporary musical world in the Northern Rivers and Gold Coast.

Festival-goers of all ages were invited to bust a move on the interactive dance floor, where their body movements triggered sound bites by local musicians. Simultaneously, these movements prompted flora and fauna animations displayed on a LED screen. Every three minutes, the sound palette changed, allowing the audience to explore a completely new sound-set by a different artist.

This installation utilises a ceiling-mounted tracking camera to recognise people as they enter the space. The interactive area is divided into a 4 x 3 grid, consisting of 12 squares. Each square features its own animation on the LED screen and a sample from an Australian musician. People are free to move (or dance!) around the interactive space, triggering various audio samples and animations. The installation encourages multiple users to engage at the same time, making the sound and animations more vibrant with increased participation.

Animations for the interactive sequencer were skilfully crafted by EyeJack collaborator Helena Papageorgiou. Helena not only conceptualised but also brought to life these animations, drawing inspiration from the rich flora and native floral elements of the Tweed Heads region.