The three sparsely textured compositions of the Empty Rooms album are in the form of technological meditations - and which explore the relationships between empty space - silence - and the philosophical idea of the void.
Composition 2015.04 (Untitled) consists of two repeating tones - pitched at C3 and C#3 - separated by silence.
Composition 2018.03 (Untitled) is based on a tone-cell of C1 - D#2 - F#2 - C3 - and consists of a continually repeating harp-like sound and fading tones.
Composition 2021.07 (Untitled) consists of a short continuously repeating sinewave-based tone at C4 - and two fading sounds pitched at C3.
Empty space generally denotes the absence of physical matter or objects. It is a concept commonly used in art - design - and architecture - where the utilisation of empty space can be as essential as the objects or elements themselves. A quiet room with minimal furniture can be considered a space of silence and emptiness - and can be used to create a sense of quietude and stillness - which can be perceived as silence.
Silence typically refers to the absence of sound or noise. It can be experienced both externally in the physical world and internally as a state of mind - and can convey a sense introspection - and clarity of mind.
The void is a more abstract and philosophical concept. It refers to an infinite or boundless emptiness - often associated with nothingness - the unknown - or non-existence. In some philosophical traditions - the void can represent a state of potentiality from which creation and existence emerge. The void can also be seen as a state of profound emptiness or lack - inviting contemplation.
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