Andrew Bird and Ian Schneller's Sonic Arboretum

Andrew Bird and Ian Schneller's Sonic Arboretum

Shaunta Butler

Sonic Arboretum Dec 6–31, 2011 A collection of horned speakers made from compressed, recycled newsprint and dryer lint, created by sculptor and instrument-maker Ian Schneller and composer/violinist Andrew Bird, are installed in the MCA's atrium to create a unique sound garden. Bird records the initial compositions on-site at the MCA and sends musical information to different groups of horns via multiple loops. He then layers and changes the compositions throughout the remainder of the installation off-site via computer technology.