CYRNAI and Steve Bryson create personal sonic experiences / Piqued 5Y

00:00 CYRNAI and Steve Bryson performance
22:20 Interview with CYRNAI and Steve Bryson

At the Piqued 5Y show, CYRNAI and Steve Bryson performed an improvised set that blended deep electronic exploration with personal expression. CYRNAI described her approach to electronic music as akin to handwriting, where she’s “carving space” and exploring both inner and outer worlds. She emphasized how improvisation with others, like Bryson, brings fresh ideas into her studio practice, creating a continuous cycle of creative exploration.

The performance featured a modular setup with various tools, including synthesis technologies like a dual morphing low-frequency oscillator and an E352 Cloud Generator. Bryson highlighted the use of chaos theory and strange attractors in their sound design, which gave the set its organic, unpredictable textures. CYRNAI also mentioned her shift toward using MPE touchpads with Ableton Live for a more tactile, responsive performance.

Together, CYRNAI and Bryson delved into uncharted sonic territory, seamlessly blending their individual musical psyches. CYRNAI likened the experience to tapping into the universe’s psyche, while Bryson, an astronomer by profession, noted that the creative universe they explored together was far greater than his scientific one.