Laurie Anderson music we heard in class was really techno 80's. I really miss the 80's. I never really heard of her before , but by seeing her work in class "O Superman"; it gave me the techno feel of the past 20th century.
Her encompass of music and art really added the mixed blend of storytelling. The use of light, shadows, mixed singers, electronic interments (Some made by her, example the taped bow violin using magnetic tape and the talking stick) and imagery has really surfaced to performance art.
From seeing her performance of "O Superman", I have to say I was at full attention. Her performance was indeed interesting. The shadows of her body within the red background and the spotlight moon, added real shadow art. Same along with the lightbulb in her mouth. Really good use of light techniques to encompass several art variations.
Her use combination of music, technology, and art had really created an abstract electronic music form.
After class I listened to the rest of "O Superman" and have to say that it was indeed amazing, same for her piece "Language is a Virus". I am going to try later on during my free time to listen to her other music performances.
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