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The upcoming project of "exploring sound/gesture typo-morphology" is rooted in the domains of sound perception and sound production in the context of musical performance. In the talk, the larger scope will be outlined, and an overview of recent research projects given - covering perception and modeling of textural sounds as well as spectral tracking for morphological analysis. This is presented with respect to how findings from these and other projects can be synthesized to inform the research project at hand. A peek at corresponding artistic projects shall complete the talk.

BIOGRAPHY
Thomas Grill, born 1972 in Austria.

Scientific research in fields of sound perception, analysis and modeling, interactive electronic instruments and artificial intelligence. Development of commercial and open-source software, electronic instruments and interactive media systems. Conception and realization of multi-media installations and live electronics in the context of contemporary music. Scientific publications, lectures and workshops at international institutions and conferences.

Artistic work in most varied fields of audible and trans-media art, ranging from interactive and net-based audiovisual installation and photography to instrumental composition and electro-acoustic group improvisation. Numerous presentations of own compositions and installations at international festivals. Regular appearances as interpreter of composed contemporary music, as well as performer of structural and free improvisation. Ongoing collaborations with renowned artists in the fields of music, poetry, theater, dance and video. Works published on CD and DVD.

Lectureships at the University of Applied Arts and the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. Scientific associate of the Austrian Research Institute for Artificial Intelligence (OFAI). Conception and management of projects in scientific, artistic and commercial contexts. Co-curator of the concert series for contemporary and experimental music “Neue Musik in St. Ruprecht” in Vienna.

Thomas Grill lives and works in Vienna/Austria.