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Dec 13, 2024
Kirk Pearson, a composer and educator renowned for his quirky music and hands-on workshops on electronic instruments, shares his journey in sound creation. He discusses the art of sound in film, including iconic effects and the role of technology in music education. Kirk also emphasizes the importance of experimentation in electronic projects and how personal connections foster creativity. Throughout the conversation, he highlights the legacy of electronic music pioneers and the joy of collaborative artistic experiences.
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  • Kirk Pearson emphasizes the importance of hands-on workshops for building unique musical instruments, enhancing creativity through direct engagement with sound-making processes.
  • The podcast discusses Pearson's approach to experimental audio design, highlighting his unconventional methods in sound production that encourage innovative exploration.

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Kirk Pearson's Creative Journey

Kirk Pearson discusses his work as a composer under the name Dogbotic, where he creates unique music for various media such as film, television, and art installations. A significant aspect of his practice involves building his own musical instruments, which has led him to host virtual workshops on instrument construction during the pandemic. These workshops include a synthesizer-building course that quickly expanded to a wider range of eccentric creative topics not commonly taught in traditional art schools. To accompany this exploration of sound creation, Pearson recently authored a book titled 'Electronic Music from Scratch,' aimed at beginners and those with no prior circuitry experience.

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