Felix Machines :: Industrial Instrumentation

Felix Thorn is a 24 year old music visionary. Born and bred in the U.K. Felix’s musical fascination began at the tender age of 7 through studying piano. His lack of interest in reading formal music lead to an obsession with Jazz improvisation which dictated a path of musical experimentation that has now become a mechanical, synasthesiastic amalgamation of sound, motion and technology.

“Felix’s Machines are music making sculptures. They were constructed in his bedroom and exist to facilitate music by translating rhythmic audio structures into a three-dimensional visual show.” – felixmachines.com

“Although my medium focuses on the development of acoustic sounds, I am continually inspired by electronic music – the countless abstractions act as blueprints for the construction of its acoustic counterparts. I aim to build a space where artificial and dream-like environments can become a reality.” – Felix Thorn

His creations are dreamlike interpretations of electronic sound. Seemingly extracted from a Baroque-meets-Minority Report era, the machines create full electronica tracks through the use of industrial construction.

“When connected to a computer, Felix’s Machines translate Thorn’s compositions into mechanical actions performed by customised drums and piano parts and animated by solenoids, springs and motors. In this way, an electronic means of production is transposed into an acoustic output. Each element of the machine has its own light emitting diode (LED). In the darkened space of the gallery, this creates an arrangement of coloured projections illuminating the sound source and synchronised with the music.” – gasworks

MORE INFO?

• Felix Machines [click]
• Felix Machines on Optimistic Rebels [click]
• Gasworks exhibitions [click]