Teenage Engineering Choir

What you see are eight wooden dolls, made to serenade you witha repertoire of choral classics as well as perform your own original compositions through midi over ble. each member has their own characteristic vocal range. individually one can sing a dynamic solo, together they perform an immersive a cappella concert. the choir is inspired by the original absolut choir, our very first project.

Behind the curtain.

the pre-programmed repertoire of classic songs have been created and performed using an algorithm based on counterpoint melody, a compositional technique that refers to the independent but complementary relationship between two or more lines of melody played at the same time. (applause)

Tap, tilt or smack.

to get the choir started, they need a helping hand. a sensor inside the speaker module reacts to vibration and movement, so controlling choir is a playful experience in itself. gently tap the doll on its head or on the table to trigger play or pause, or tilt the doll left or right to decrease or increase the volume accordingly. if it gets annoying, it can handle a little smack to turn it off.

Let us present the ensemble.

based on cultures and characters from across the world, every doll is unique and has it's own vocal tonality. while each is given their own voice type, a single doll can customize their vocal range to sing a dynamic solo performance. when more than one member of the choir are placed together, in any combination, they communicate with each other, and recognize the choral members in range, joining in a full choral experience.

carlo: italybaritone. g2 – d#498 – 293,66hz130 x 130 x 272 mm

gisela: germanymezzo soprano. b3 – g5246,94 – 783,99hz 120 x 120 x 230 mm

bogdan: cossack bass. e2 – c482 – 261,60hz90 x 90 x 264 mm

hatshepsut: egypt mezzo soprano. a3 – f5220 – 698,46hz80 x 80 x 284 mm

ivana: netherland salto. f#3 – d5174,61 – 587,339hz80 x 80 x 270 mm

miki: japan tenor. b2 – g4 116,54 – 391,99hz80 x 80 x 252 mm

olga: russia contralto. e3 – c5161,82 – 523,25hz51 x 51 x 200 mm

leila: palestine soprano. c#4 – a5277,18 – 880hz80 x 80 x 249 mm