Clinker - PROVODY (2007 - 2008)
CLINKER's latest work further explores his continuing research into the simultaneous creation of sound and image in real time. PROVODY is an emotive journey through five movements of varying intensity that are both kinesthetic and synesthetic agents - an ode to life cycles with a few surprises.

PROVODY - LIVE CINEMA
CLINKER’s Live Cinema aims to create a live synchresis between audio-visual events which reside in the moment. No computer or MIDI synching is used in the genesis of these events. All A/V “connections” are made possible organically through the use of various layering/phasing technics and/or vocal microphone “pulses” which trigger real-time video effects. Clinker’s interest is focused on the creation of a truly unique experience for each audience member using the brains natural ability to “connect the dots.”

Clinker is Alberta’s sound craftsman and audio-visual artist Gary James Joynes.

Provody is a Ukrainian (Orthodox) ritual for “the blessing of the graves.”  I first became aware of this from my girlfriend Tamara whose family gathers annually to pray, remember and pay homage to relatives that have passed on.  She describes her personal experience with this as an emotional journey.  I titled my latest work "Provody" because I feel a parallel between this ritual and the flow of emotions... reverie, sadness, loneliness, anger, loss, joy, peace, healing, contentment... one goes through at different stages of one’s life.  I feel cleansed after listening to it.

Gary James Joynes

 

Special thanks to Andrea Ayotte for her wonderful photography of Provody at Mutek 2007.