The Relationship Between France and Japan in Studying the Interpretation of Acousmatic Music

Paper presented at the next ICMC (International Computer Music Conference) in Boston from June 8 to 14, 2025.

Narita K., Hirano S., Raboisson N., Couprie, P., « The Relationship Between France and Japan in Studying the Interpretation of Acousmatic Music », International Computer Music Conference, Boston, ICMA, 2025.

Abstract

The article discusses a partnership between France and Japan on the subject of interpreting acousmatic music. The project began in France, in collaboration with the Motus musical company, CNRS, and the Paris-Saclay University. It aims to capture, analyze, and preserve interpretation by loudspeaker orchestra, known as ‘acousmoniums’. A device has been developed to record audio, MIDI and video performances. The MotusLabTool software was specially designed for analyzing and teaching interpretation using adapted visualizations. Since 2018, collaborations with the ACSM116 Festival have made it possible to create recordings using Japanese acousmoniums. These collaborations have also enhanced the quality of recording equipment, as well as initiated artistic style comparisons. In this way, several pieces were performed in France and Japan by various artists, with different acousmoniums.