Defamiliarizing Composition: Exploring Experimental Electronic Music with the PULSAR-23 and LYRA-8.
This study examines how PULSAR-23 and LYRA-8 (SOMA Labs) facilitate defamiliarization in electronic music composition. These instruments disrupt traditional workflows, fostering intuitive and improvisational approaches. Using Actor-Network Theory (ANT), the research highlights the interplay between composers, tools, and communities, demonstrating how defamiliarization enhances creativity and engagement. While the PULSAR-23 and LYRA-8 were pivotal, the study emphasizes that defamiliarization is a universal principle. Any composer can achieve similar breakthroughs by introducing disruptions into their workflows, encouraging exploration and innovation. This research underscores how defamiliarization expands creative possibilities, offering a framework for challenging norms and developing authentic practices.