Catacombs of Yucatan Sound and Video Installation
Winged Pendulyre
October 1995
Consists of wood frame
(pvc corners), stretched nylon
lines (alternating as pitched
or pendulum), weighted pendulums
(wooden dowels), threaded piezo
microphone pickups, mixing skirt
(black fabric), and subaudio
sound source. Pendulum lines pumped manually
via long nylon lines during live
performance, or using subaudio
feedback loop also used for
Pushups. Produces harpsichord-like
sounds within a stereo field.
Instrument may be suspended
or positioned on floor.