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時折織成 / 時折一息 -Weaving Records / Breathing Time-
Ei Wada
11:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. / Tue., Aug 9 — Thu., Aug 18, 2022
*This program has ended.
*This program has ended.
The vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder was used in the past to record and play back music.
The magnetic tape wound around a rotating reel recorded 1 second of audio per roughly 19 cm.
If people in the future rediscovered this machine, what would they think of it?
This work was created based on such an idea.
—The following are the possible interpretations:
A music box that works on electromagnetism
A ruler that measures time
A clock that records sounds
A rotating metronome
A device that draws pictures with the passing of time
A primitive form of artificial life
This work changes with the passing of time, and continues intertwining time with sounds in the city on a scale that differs from that of everyday life.
Immerse yourself in this space and enjoy a moment of relaxation over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Come and make breathtaking discoveries in a landscape created through the passing of time.
The magnetic tape wound around a rotating reel recorded 1 second of audio per roughly 19 cm.
If people in the future rediscovered this machine, what would they think of it?
This work was created based on such an idea.
—The following are the possible interpretations:
A music box that works on electromagnetism
A ruler that measures time
A clock that records sounds
A rotating metronome
A device that draws pictures with the passing of time
A primitive form of artificial life
This work changes with the passing of time, and continues intertwining time with sounds in the city on a scale that differs from that of everyday life.
Immerse yourself in this space and enjoy a moment of relaxation over a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Come and make breathtaking discoveries in a landscape created through the passing of time.
State of the exhibits
Visitors at Sony Park Mini
The work, interweaves time and sound, continuing to change its appearance with the passing of time.
Tapes fall constantly from reel-to-reel tape recorders.
The patterns created by the falling tapes will never be the same shape again.
On display are also unique moments that have been captured in photos.
The artist takes a moment to relax and stare at his work.
![[時折織成 / 時折一息 -Weaving Records / Breathing Time-] Key Visual](/mini-program/assets/images/list/012/archives/012_08.jpg)
Ei Wada [Artist/Musician]
Born in 1987. From as far back as he could remember, he was convinced that he was going to perform at a music festival where gigantic crab-leg-like towers stood embedded with cathode ray tube TVs. But one day, he was told by a friend that no such place existed on the planet, and he arrived at where he is today after realizing he had to make it himself.
In 2009, he formed the musical group, Open Reel Ensemble, which uses vintage reel-to-reel tape recorders in live performances. Meanwhile, he was also awarded the Excellence Award in the Art Division at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival for his Braun Tube Jazz Band in which he used cathode ray tube TVs as musical instruments. He puts on live performances and exhibitions in various countries throughout the world.
Since 2015, he has been turning used electrical appliances into electromagnetic musical instruments to gradually form an orchestra in a project called, “ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS!” As a result, he was awarded The New Face Award in the 68th Art Encouragement Prizes of the Ministry of Education.
By coincidence, he remet his friend who had told him that no such place existed, and his friend was amazed that he was still chasing the same dream.
Born in 1987. From as far back as he could remember, he was convinced that he was going to perform at a music festival where gigantic crab-leg-like towers stood embedded with cathode ray tube TVs. But one day, he was told by a friend that no such place existed on the planet, and he arrived at where he is today after realizing he had to make it himself.
In 2009, he formed the musical group, Open Reel Ensemble, which uses vintage reel-to-reel tape recorders in live performances. Meanwhile, he was also awarded the Excellence Award in the Art Division at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival for his Braun Tube Jazz Band in which he used cathode ray tube TVs as musical instruments. He puts on live performances and exhibitions in various countries throughout the world.
Since 2015, he has been turning used electrical appliances into electromagnetic musical instruments to gradually form an orchestra in a project called, “ELECTRONICOS FANTASTICOS!” As a result, he was awarded The New Face Award in the 68th Art Encouragement Prizes of the Ministry of Education.
By coincidence, he remet his friend who had told him that no such place existed, and his friend was amazed that he was still chasing the same dream.
[Venue]
Sony Park Mini
B1 Nishi-Ginza Parking, 5-3-1 Chisaki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (Google Maps / Video access guide)
[Opening Hours / Duration]
11:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. / Tue., Aug 9 — Thu., Aug 18, 2022
*This program has ended.
[Admission Fee]
Free
[Measures to prevent infection and requests for visitors]
Measures will be implemented to prevent the spread of infections at Sony Park Mini, to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sony Park Mini
B1 Nishi-Ginza Parking, 5-3-1 Chisaki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 (Google Maps / Video access guide)
[Opening Hours / Duration]
11:00 a.m. — 7:00 p.m. / Tue., Aug 9 — Thu., Aug 18, 2022
*This program has ended.
[Admission Fee]
Free
[Measures to prevent infection and requests for visitors]
Measures will be implemented to prevent the spread of infections at Sony Park Mini, to ensure the health and safety of visitors and staff. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- Visitors are asked to cooperate in having their temperatures checked when entering the facility. People with temperatures over 37.5 ℃ may not be allowed to enter.
- Visitors are asked to wear masks inside the facility.
- Visitors are asked to cooperate in disinfecting their hands when entering the facility.
- Visitors are asked to cooperate in maintaining social distancing.
- Alcohol disinfectant will be available.
- Places inside the facility touched or used by many people will be disinfected or ventilated regularly.
- Staff will wear masks, check their temperatures before coming to work, and regularly gargle their mouths, as well as wash and disinfect their hands.