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In a world saturated with sonic and social noise, this project positions listening as a deliberate, ethical, and relational practice. Through a series of interdisciplinary performances and compositions, I investigate how improvisation and spatial acoustics can cultivate human connection, challenge perceptual norms, and activate space as a responsive collaborator. Drawing on theories from acoustic ecology, performance studies, and architecture, particularly the work of Beatriz Colomina, Paulina Oliveros, Blesser and Salter, I explore how environments shape musical communication and identity. Improvisation functions not only as a musical technique, but also as a method of social engagement and shared authorship. This research embraces openness, embodiment, and collective presence as central to how music is created, perceived, and lived.

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    • P1___Introduction
    • P2___Introduction
    • P3___Listening and Space
    • P4___Listening and Space
    • P5___Methodology
    • P6___A Posture of Attendance (composition)
    • P7___A Posture of Attendance (composition)
    • P8___A Posture of Attendance (composition)
    • P9___A Posture of Attendance (composition)
    • P10___A Posture of Attendance (composition)
    • P11___Solo Wei (project)
    • P12___Solo Wei (project)
    • P13___Solo Wei (project)
    • P14___Related Projects
    • P15___Related Projects
    • P16___Related Projects
    • P17___Reflection & Conclustion
    • P18___Reflection & Conclusion
    • P19___Bibliography
    • P20___Credits
    • Wei Ting Tseng
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    In a world saturated with sonic and social noise, this project positions listening as a deliberate, ethical, and relational practice. Through a series of interdisciplinary performances and compositions, I investigate how improvisation and spatial acoustics can cultivate human connection, challenge perceptual norms, and activate space as a responsive collaborator. Drawing on theories from acoustic ecology, performance studies, and architecture, particularly the work of Beatriz Colomina, Paulina Oliveros, Blesser and Salter, I explore how environments shape musical communication and identity. Improvisation functions not only as a musical technique, but also as a method of social engagement and shared authorship. This research embraces openness, embodiment, and collective presence as central to how music is created, perceived, and lived.
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