is a sonic journey into the state of pure pausing, imagination, creation and contemplation. Via a downloadable App you can discover the surroundings of Nakanojo while listening to sound compositions on site. By the use of everyday digital technology one can enjoy a playful acoustic walk between virtual and actual reality. Michikusa wo kuu – or eating the roadside grass, happy walking!
This audio walk is inspired by the Japanese idiom ‘Michikusa Wo Kuu’ which origin is: a horse eats grass on the way to a destination and wastes its time. The Grass Eater forgets about purpose, time and goals. The green, juicy grass is full enjoyment, a luxury state in a childhood-spirit. Grass Eater Diary lets us make fresh connections to our surroundings by questioning our ignorant attitude towards acoustics by playing between virtual and actual sonic phenomena.
Composition, creation: Tomoko Hojo and Rahel Kraft Duration: 10 compositions with a total lengths of 50 minutes Mastering: Rahel Kraft App Programming: Urban Lienert Edited Release: Line Sound Arts Editions, LA 2021 Support: Swiss Arts Council Pro Helvetia, Cultural Department Canton Zurich Switzerland
