Sound Waves Cast in Concrete

I love this, in a world which is more and more digital, virtual and transient, it is refreshing to see something physical, it has more resonance. Brussels based musician Thomas Vaquié has created an album, Ecume, and his label have released it cased in cast concrete. AntiVJ worked with Swiss artist Yannick Jacquet to transform the music into visual sound waves, giving the feel of the surface of the moon.

Quite a process was undertaken, the sound waves were first captured, visually represented, 3D printed, turned into a silicone mould and then cast into concrete. 

The photography just reenforces the luna feel highlighting the rough texture and beautiful detail. I love that in this very disposable age artists are creating artwork to last alongside the music. I have always be drawn to album art, its such a great canvas to explore, treasured in homes across the world. 

The label says "In a digital age, AntiVJ Recordings wants to release physical objects, carefully crafted, that may take the form of vinyl, a plate built in concrete, a 3D-printed object, an audio book or an application."

The label also made 25 dark resin versions which emphasises the groves in the original mould. The music itself was created in response to "..place and space, to light and architecture, to code and motion". Another layer is added to the sound experience. 

Original post at Dezeen.