…programs a pen plotter so that it receives data from the sound of his saxophone and converts it to a drawn work.

In his trajectory, he figures out how musical parameters such as dynamics, pitch, tone duration, articulation and the like can be translated into color, form, texture and composition.

“This research is about an alternative way to capture live music, and the quest to make the graphic image representative of the sounds being played.”

His goal is to translate musical parameters into visual aspects. In doing so, an interesting question for him is what result he is playing for: for disappearing music? Or for the tangible result?

About Jouke

Jouke is a saxophonist with a love for experimental music that challenges him to push the limits of his instrument. His musical roots are in contemporary classical music, but today he seeks boundaries especially when he plays with his band “Better Life”.

“In the post-punk/noise band, I let my tenor sax crack, squeak, grunt and tear, but also provide a glimmer of hope in all the chaos through melodic playing.”

He is currently studying at the ArtEZ Conservatory of Music in Enschede where he is training to become a music teacher. By creating meaningful learning situations for his students, he hopes to contribute to their musical development in an inspiring way.