Simon Whetham

In his own compositional methods, Simon Whetham uses field recordings as raw materials. He focuses mostly on atmospheric recordings whose specific character is emphasized using various methods and processes of sound manipulation. Concrete sounds are thus decontextualized and become abstract sound material. In concert or installation situations, the site of the performance itself becomes an instrument through the projected sounds. Simon Whetham has published a variety of international labels, such as Touch Music, Cronica, Dragon’s Eye, Monochrome Vision and Entr’acte and has played concerts throughout the world. As curator, he draws for the series ‘Active Crossover’ (installations, concerts, workshops).

[2013]