Explore I: Body and Sound – Looking for the Idea

My Background and Interests

My journey into sound and technology started with my experiments in movement-based sound design. One of my first projects used ultrasonic sensors and Arduino technology to transform body movement into music. I was fascinated by the idea of turning motion into sound, mapping gestures into an interactive sonic experience. This led me to explore other ways of integrating physical action with sound manipulation, such as using MIDI controllers and custom-built sensors.

I see sound as more than just music—it’s a form of expression, communication, and interaction. My interest in sound design is rooted in its ability to create immersive experiences, whether through spatial sound, interactivity, or emotional storytelling. I love experimenting with unconventional ways of generating and manipulating sound, pushing beyond traditional composition to explore new territories.

Right now, I’m particularly interested in how sound connects to the body. How can movement or internal processes be used as an instrument? How do physical states influence the way we experience sound? These are the questions that drive my current explorations.

Idea Draft for a Future Project

At first, I was focused on transforming movement into sound. My early idea was to explore sensors that could read touch, direction, and motion, allowing me to control different sound layers by moving my body. I imagined a 3D sound composition where gestures could manipulate textures, rhythms, and effects in real-time. Maybe even integrating voice elements, allowing me to shape effects with both movement and singing.

Over time, my focus shifted. Instead of external movement, I started thinking about internal body processes—breath, heartbeat, muscle tension. What if sound could react to what happens inside the body rather than just external gestures? This led to the idea of biofeedback-driven sound, where physiological data becomes a source of real-time sonic transformation.

The concept is still in development, but the main idea remains the same: exploring the relationship between the body and sound in a way that is immersive, interactive, and emotionally driven. Whether through movement or internal signals, I want to create a performance where sound is a direct extension of the body’s state, turning invisible experiences into something that can be heard and felt.

Moving Forward

This project is still evolving. It might become a performance, an installation, or something entirely different. Right now, I’m in the phase of exploring what’s possible. Sound and the body are deeply connected, and I want to keep pushing that connection in new and unexpected ways.

Alina Volkova - a Ukrainian singer, sound producer, and DJ, performing under name Nina Eba. Her musical journey was shaped by her education at a music school, playing in rock bands, composing music for audio stocks, and working in television. In August 2024, she released her debut multi-genre mini-album MORPHO, followed by a remix compilation RE:MORPHIX, created in collaboration with 10 producers from different countries. Now she is master student at FH Joanneum/ KUG Sound Design Program and works on project Embodied Echoes.
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