Interfacing Human Nervous System and Computing Technology for Music Performance: Mapping Innovation of David Rosenboom (1970-2023) (original) (raw)

The article about the work-in-progress outlines the practice of braincomputer interfacing for music-making. While the history of the practice is not yet written, the surge of interest in bio-media technologies calls for genealogical and theoretical consideration of biofeedback music. Deeming the inward-directed critique necessary for the evolution of the discipline, I would like to intervene and attempt to historicize the artistic uses of BCMIthus, to raise awareness of the genealogy of the practice and encourage reflection on contribution of a new work in the advancement of art and research. Analyzing 50 years of David Rosenboom's practice of biofeedback music, I intend to a) discuss the key technological and theoretical advancements that informed composer's view on BCMI as an artistic and research (hybrid) practice; b) based on the pioneer's work, offer takeaways that other artists and researchers may take advantage of; and c) suggest further steps to be taken in scholarly scrutiny of biofeedback music.