Anonymous Serenade
A Virtual Private Concert
february 2002
Mario van Horrik & Petra Dubach
What is this?
This is net art.
The webpiece is composed by the artists Petra Dubach and Mario van Horrik,
by using registrations (delivered on photo, video or audio) of previously
shown or performed pieces, sourcematerials to this end and actual concepts
from their work. In their work, in general, Petra and Mario make use of slow
motions, environmental interaction, interference of soundeffects, and elements
of coincidence. This is the first experimental work of the duo on the internet.
You can find more information on Dubach and van Horrik under credits.
How does it work?
Your internet-number determines the unique composition.
The IP-number of your computer will be scanned when you click 'START'. The
numbers are being used to make a choice out of a large number of sounds, animations
and variables. So for each computer a unique selection is made. Every computer
has a different IP-number, so every serenade will be different. Depending
upon whether you have a modem or cable connection, each time you go to this
site, the choices made from the library will vary, or be the same. Compare
selections at friends, relatives or other occasions.
What do need?
Fast PC/MAC and a fast connection.
Minimum PC/MAC with Webbrowser 4+, Flash 5, 480K resolution, audio-output.
The production has been optimised for cable/DSL-connection and anno 2000 configuration.
You have less? Then it will take a bit longer to download and the images will
be a bit slower. In public places, like libraries or internet café's,
fast computers and connections should be available. For optimum results, maximize
the browser-window and put on headphones if you want to enjoy the sounds better.
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© 2002: Mario van Horrik, Petra Dubach and MAD