Soundpainting is a live composing sign language. It was created in the 1970s by Walter Thompson as a ways for Musicians/dancers/actors to work in real time in response to the parameters signed by a soundpainter. It is essentially generative art, created by humans. This medium unlocks the full creative potential within every artist across all backgrounds and fields. It enables everyone to improvise, whether or not they have trained to do so. Soundpainting is exponentially more efficient than traditional pathways for creating certain effects.

Oberlin’s Sound Painting is run by Professor Drew Pattison and will be featured at The Slow Train Cafe in our final concert of the Fall semester! This wild ensemble of Voice, Trumpet, Piano, Cello, Saxophone, Bassoon, and Electric Bass will be led by Drew Pattison in a few pieces all created on the spot.