Riccardo La Foresta: Drumming Without Drumming

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Today, the Spotlight shines On Modena, Italy-based sound artist and percussionist Riccardo La Foresta.

Riccardo has spent the last several years exploring the Drummophone—an array of bass drums that create sound by being confronted with compressed air and which, in turn, produce complex acoustic drones. By combining the Drummophone with other electro-acoustic devices and changes in the air pressure in the room where it is set up, a generative system results, one that can create endless possibilities in sound.

In this engaging conversation, we discussed Riccardo's musical journey, his experimentation in percussion, and his exploration of new techniques and approaches to drumming. We also got into the evolution of drums and percussion instruments, the influence of acoustics on composition, and the potential for drumming education in conservatory settings.

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