PASS: Lines in the Water by Torge Goderstad

Embark on a unique musical journey with Lines in the Water, where the genuine sounds of New York Harbor intertwine with captivating maritime tales! 🎵✨ This extraordinary performance creatively blends real-time maps, weather data, and live signals from the harbor, transforming its auditory landscape into a mesmerizing and dynamic musical piece.

Lines in the Water delicately balances two realms of maritime existence. On one side, we utilize measurable data—currents, radio alerts, and weather forecasts—essential for navigation. On the other, we explore the enigmatic allure of the unknown and the countless mystic sea stories that have arisen over time.

This site-specific composition integrates historical maritime records with contemporary data from New York Harbor. Utilizing archival materials and signals, I will influence traditional notation and develop graphic scores for the performers. The piece will also integrate recordings from various maritime locations, shaping the rhythmic and harmonic structure of the composition. In real time, data such as wind direction and radio frequencies will guide the spatial sound dynamics, grounding the performance in the current moment of the harbor.

Join us before the performance for refreshments at 1 PM, followed by the show at 2 PM, which will conclude with a brief Q&A session with the artists! 🥳

📍 Location: Staten Island Children's Museum, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States
🎟️ Admission:

• General Admission: $10.00
• Snug Harbor members: 20% Discount
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About the Artist:
Torge Goderstad (b. 1995) is an American artist engaged in composition, space, sculpture, and instrument building. His creations are both performative and aesthetic, enabling his works to stand alone as captivating installations. Residing in New York City, with activity also in Berlin, Torge is set to graduate from Berlin’s Universität der Künste with an M.A. in Sound Studies and Sonic Arts in July 2024, following his B.F.A. in Jazz Double Bass from the New School.

ABOUT PASS (PERFORMING ARTS SALON SATURDAYS):
PASS is a residency dedicated to the innovation and evolution of original works in dance, music, theater, and multi-disciplinary performance. Artists are provided housing in our historic cottages, along with rehearsal spaces to nurture their creativity. The culmination of their work is publicly shared in a progress performance throughout the campus. Founded by Gabri Christa in 2015 and led by Melissa West since 2017, PASS is a distinctive opportunity for performing artists to thrive in New York City.

Support:
PASS: Performing Arts Salon Saturdays is made possible with support from the Howard Gilman Foundation, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, among others. Snug Harbor proudly partners with the CUNY Dance Initiative.