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Thinking in two places at once (last edited: 2020)

Tim Sayer
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300 word supporting statement The aim of this practice-let research is to reveal new knowledge regarding changes on cognitive load that occur when playing an instrument and interacting with some form of technology, including live coding and what implications this might have for creative expression. The outputs from this research are my contribution to the album Bristol Fashion, to live performances and related journal article. The supporting documentation submitted in this exposition includes: • digital versions of the physical release of Bristol Fashion (vinyl submitted) • film footage of performances • links to instances of media interest and reviews • related journal article My research focuses on changes in cognition that occur when improvisers use technology. Specifically, when a performer’s attention and awareness is compromised in their attendance to the operation of a traditional instrument, in addition to some form of mediating technology, and the implications this may have for spontaneous creativity, the hallmark of free improvisation. As with many other forms of embodied knowledge, musical performance skills, hitherto dependent on finely tunes motor skills and acutely honed reactions, can now be deferred to machines. My research presents new knowledge in how this shift raises implications for performers who straddle both paradigms and how it impacts perception of their own cognitive load. The theoretical frame used to analyse this activity draws on current debates on duel tasking, multi-tasking and distraction, from within the field of cognitive phycology and applied neuropsychology and the philosophy of embodied cognition. This presents new opportunities to bring these areas together to develop a new conceptual model of the various cognitive states utilised in instrumental/technological hybrid performance practices, that presents both an opportunity for positive enhancement in creative potential, as well as the potential for negative impact, through cognitive overload.
typeresearch exposition
date27/01/2020
last modified27/03/2020
statusin progress
share statuspublic
affiliationLondon College of Music, University of West London
copyrightTim Sayer
licensePublic domain
languageEnglish
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/784493/784494


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