Movie Details
Theatrical Release:January 1st, 2014
Original Language:English
Relay (2014)
DirectorSteve Cossman
12 minJan 1st, 2014
Plot
A document of the environment created by artist Ei Wada Wadasan rewires obsolete Brauntubed TVs to function like a theremin Performing in the dark he creates a unique audiovisual experience using VHS cassette tapes with distorted image output to control frequency and uses his own hands to control amplitude I conducted an interview with Wadasan and filmed two performances one in Germany the other in Japan Based on our conversations I created this short piece that emphasized his grassroots approach to instrument making and reflected his own concepts about performance as art The footage shot in Japan was captured during the last hour of signal broadcasting in Tokyo
