Where the Yarra Meets Darebin

Abstract

Where Yarra Meets Darebin live tele-improvised performance by FLO, (Female Laptop Orchestra) an all-female, networked music ensemble. The original performance took place at the Macgeorge House on May 2019 and featured 2 live performers located by the Darebin River, 1 performer on site in Rose Bay Wharf, Sydney and 1 performer in London. The performance explored a number of emergent technologies including Live Shout and Soundjack and comprised an eclectic mix of sound sources, including pre-recorded and live field recordings from significant locations. The sounds captured on site at Rose Bay wharf were fed into Live Shout mobile phone application and utilised hand-made resonators to enhance and filter the sounds from the harbour environment. The work pays tribute to the sonic inspirations of the significant locations and is a significant contribution by women working in this field.