A Chat with Forest Nui Cobalt (cont'd)


Moodorgan Project is the convergence of artistic aims between myself and my creative partner, Peter. He is one of the finest composers I've ever encountered and we have a uniquely symbiotic creative chemistry. We found, early on, that each of us was inspired to support, integrate and develop the work of the other. His sound breathed life into my movement. My vision aroused his spirit of invention. We are a galvanized circuit.


Peter wrote the following in our Moodorgan Project Manifesto:


"What is involved in this process, at its core, is beyond the realm of rational discussion – and while logical tools such as software may be effectively employed in the process – we are concerned with the doing – the process of creating art, music, dance.


We acknowledge our influences: the futurist, surrealist, and dada movements, alchemy, cyberpunk and hacker culture, film noir and expressionist cinema, gothic and steampunk authors – but do not seek to imitate.


We seek community, like-minded others, those who value performance and participation and self- expression; we find ourselves at home in the Los Angeles goth/industrial scene, and the often- connected fetish and Black Rock City cultures."


I watched a video of you performing with an outfit that had sensors wired into it, which enabled you to create music and visuals with your movement. How does this outfit work, more specifically? What is it like to dance with this technology?


Ah, yes. The full-body gesture-driven audio and visual performance system. It feels like being a comic book superhero. I flick my wrist and there is instantaneous light and sound. I turn my head and a temple bell rings. Alchemical symbols flash in the dark with each subtle gesture.


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