The extent of onstage action during minimalist noise shows too often consists of a composer switching between a midi keyboard and a laptop—the sound is complex, but the execution is bland. The live shows of sound artist and composer Laetitia Sonami are the antithesis of this sort of insularity—rather than simply pushing buttons and keys, she’s a conduit who manipulates sound through movement.…
The extent of onstage action during minimalist noise shows too often consists of a composer switching between a midi keyboard and a laptop—the sound is complex, but the execution is bland. The live shows of sound artist and composer Laetitia Sonami are the antithesis of this sort of insularity—rather than simply pushing buttons and keys, she’s a conduit who manipulates sound through movement.…