What is Plant Music?: When Artists and Nature Play - Panel Discussion from SXSW 2023 Nature of Now

Explore the intersection of nature and music in this SXSW panel discussion. Artists Joe Patitucci, Andrea Cortez, ghalani and Bryan Noll dive into the world of plant music, discussing their experiences with PlantWave, a device that translates plant biorhythms into sound. Learn about the therapeutic effects, creative processes, and the deep connection with nature fostered through this artistic practice.
 
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🌱 Key Points Discussed:
Nature as a Collaborative Partner: Understanding plants as active participants in the music-making process.
Therapeutic Aspects of Plant Music: Insights from music therapist Andrea Cortez on creating restorative soundscapes.
Technical and Creative Approaches: An exploration of the tools and techniques used to create plant music.
Cultural and Philosophical Implications: Discussing how plant music can shift our perspective on nature and our role within it.
Personal Stories and Experiences: Panelists share how plant music has influenced their lives and practices.
 
🎙️ Panelists:
Joe Patitucci is a multimedia artist and the creator of PlantWave, a technology that translates plant biorhythms into music. His work focuses on the intersection of consciousness, creativity, and the natural world.
natureofnow.com
@natureofnow
Joe Patitucci on Spotify


Andrea Cortez is a music therapist and the founder of Mind Body Music Center. She specializes in creating restorative listening spaces with ambient soundscapes using harp and plant music, aiming to provide therapeutic experiences through sound.
Mind Body Music Center
@mindbodymusiccenter


ghalani, is a musician with a jazz background who engages in creative interactions with plants through music. ghalani focuses on capturing the essence of native environments and empowering plants to express themselves musically.
@thegrowtheternal
The Growth Eternal on Spotify


Bryan Noll, known artistically as Lightbath, is a musician and composer who explores the realms of ambient and electronic music. He integrates modular synthesizers and innovative technology like PlantWave in his compositions, emphasizing collaboration and improvisation.
Lightbath
@__lightbath
Lightbath on Spotify


🎵 Music Credits:
Intro music from Joe Patitucci's album "420hz", available on all platforms.
 
📚 Resources and Mentions:
Lightbath concert at PlantWave Plant Music Lounge at SXSW
Interspecies Collaboration - Making Music with Plants | Eurorack + MIDI Sprout on Plants.fm
What if Plants Could Speak?
ghalani listening to a California Juniper in Pinnacles National Park Andrea Cortez with plants and harp  
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