Since Wednesday, 11 September, visitors to DASTietz have been able to make music in the foyer through their movements. Here, person detection makes it possible to make music in open space and without instruments.
The MotionComposer 3.0, developed by FusionSystems GmbH and MotionComposer GmbH, makes it possible to create music through even the smallest movements. This is particularly important when working with people with disabilities, since physical or mental impairments may allow movements only in part, or possibly hardly at all, and so even the smallest movements are a recognisable success in therapy. Disabilities are no longer a barrier to expressing oneself musically.
What does the MotionComposer do and how does it work? The MotionComposer converts people's movement into tones or music. It detects movements in space as well as blinking or a twitch of the little finger. Using a 3D stereo camera, people are detected in space based on specific contours, and their movement is captured. Depending on how the detected person moves, they produce high or low tones. The tones used were created by international composers and are harmonically matched to one another. Two players can actively take part at the same time. If more than two people are in the area, two random players are selected.
The MotionComposer supports therapy in paediatrics, child and social education, and interaction with people with disabilities, among other fields. Welcome side effects are stimulation of the cardiovascular system, positive emotions, joy in movement, and a growing sense of community. When several people play together, they meet one another and can communicate casually. Regardless of age, origin, or physical abilities – everyone can join in here!
With the installation at DASTietz, we support the bid for Capital of Culture 2025, because it is close to our hearts that culture must be barrier-free.