Le Son du Futur | Le Futur du Son
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Summary
Le son du futur / Le futur du son was an international conference organized by the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Music Media and Technology (CIRMMT) thanks to a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Connection grant. Held in Montréal from May 24 to 27, 2022, the event explored the future of sound and music through performances, installations, panels, and presentations that brought together artists, researchers, and technologists from around the world.
Objectives
- To investigate how sound, music, and technology intersect to shape artistic and scientific futures.
- To foster collaboration across disciplines including composition, performance, engineering, and media art.
- To provide a platform for emerging researchers and creators to share new work and ideas.
Timeline
- Start date: May 24, 2022
- End date: May 27, 2022
Status: The conference successfully concluded with multiple events, keynotes, and performances.
Context
As sound technologies evolve, new artistic and research practices are emerging that redefine how we create, perceive, and experience sound. This conference aimed to reflect on these transformations by uniting practitioners and scholars who explore the role of sound in shaping cultural and technological futures.
Approach
The conference combined academic presentations, creative performances, workshops, and installations, as well as the CIRMMT-OICRM-BRAMS Student Symposium. It emphasized interdisciplinary exchange, featuring keynote talks, student symposia, and collaborations between artists and researchers. Each activity highlighted different dimensions of sonic innovation—from spatial audio and instrument design to media art and music cognition.
Outcomes & Impact
The conference generated a vibrant exchange of ideas, with numerous performances and presentations documenting current directions in sound and music research. It inspired new projects and collaborations addressing the evolving landscape of music technology, sound art, and interdisciplinary research.
Outcomes included:
- recorded sessions,
- new collaborations,
- dissemination of creative and academic work through CIRMMT channels,
- strengthened ties between research and artistic practice,
- expanding the international visibility of CIRMMT and its partners.
People Involved
Principal Investigator
- Fabrice Marandola, McGill University*
Co-applicants
- Philippe-Aubert Gauthier, UQAM*
- Catherine Guastavino, McGill University*
- Robert Hasegawa, McGill University*
- Jérémie Voix, ÉTS*
Collaborators
- Myriam Boucher, Université de Montréal*
- Guillaume Boutard, Université de Montréal*
- Andrea Creech, McGill University*
- Caroline Traube, Université de Montréal*
Keynote speakers
- Robin Bargar, California State University, USA
- Louis-Xavier Buffoni, Audiokenetic, Canada
- Insook Choi, University of Salford, UK
- Sidney Fels, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Alain Fleischer, Le Fresnoy, Studio National des Arts Contemporains, France
- Pierre-Alexandre Tremblay, University of Huddersfield, UK*
*CIRMMT Regular and Collaborator member
Organized by CIRMMT with contributions from numerous members and affiliates. The event included keynote speakers, researchers, artists, and students from international institutions. CIRMMT staff coordinated planning, curation, and technical production.
Partners
- CIRMMT
- École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)
- McGill-Schulich School of Music
- Sixtrum Percussion
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
Granting agencies / Funding sponsors
- Fond de recherche du Québec (FRQ-Société et culture)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
Resources
Keywords
Scientific/technological research, Research-creation Sound technology, Sound and music technology, Music innovation, Sonic futures, Sound art and performance
Opportunities for Engagement
CIRMMT continues to host events, workshops, and performances exploring sound and technology. Students and collaborators are encouraged to engage through ongoing CIRMMT initiatives.