Rama
2023
Interactive Installation
TouchDesigner, Raspberry Pi
2023
Interactive Installation
TouchDesigner, Raspberry Pi
This project is a visual interpretation of Rama by Masakatsu Takagi, a piece that gently but powerfully celebrates the connections between people and the rhythms of everyday life. The visuals aim to translate the music's essence, capturing its serene yet inspiring qualities. In this work, I hope the audience can find as much enjoyment in the visuals as in the audio, resonating with the beauty of life’s everyday moments. Through this piece, I invite viewers to pause, reflect, and savor the beauty in life, even in the midst of challenges.
I used RipX DAW to separate the music into four distinct stems - piano, strings, drums, and vocals. My intent was to pay homage to the many encounters in life, the people who accompany us, and the shared journey of existence. This project became an opportunity to capture the essence of these moments through both sound and sight.
In TouchDesigner, I integrated various dynamic elements to reflect this sense of change. For instance, the size and brightness of spheres respond directly to the music’s piano and vocals, while other aspects such as movement direction, colors, and camera angles—are controlled by a MIDI pad. Each performance thus creates a unique visual experience, allowing both myself and the audience to interpret Rama in deeply personal ways.