http://www.electro-acoustic-cafe.com THE FILM DESCRIBES IT BEST : Watch it at the website, link above. WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT WORK? WHERE IS IT? WHO DOES IT?
A café which is also an interactive sound-installation. A barista who turns coffee-making into a live sound-art performance. High quality espresso-beverages served within a unique sonic-environment. (The sounds of the café can be heard via the Soundcloud app on the left). Contact microphones attached to all of the coffee-making equipment (espresso machine, milk jug, grinder, drip tray, water tank,
espresso pump, etc). The resulting sounds are then amplified, fed through a laptop and subjected to subtle digital processing in real time. (The second film on the website provides a more detailed explanation). Anywhere (both inside and outdoors). The electro-acoustic café can be set up from scratch in any location simply by bringing in the minimal coffee and sound equipment required. Alternatively it can also take over any ordinary café or espresso bar, merely by connecting the sonic devices to the café's existing coffee equipment. James Brewster, a professional barista who has competed in 'Latte-Art', and came second in the 2010 Swedish Championships in Stockholm. He has also been working as a sound-artist for the past ten years. (For more information about his background and other projects see http://www.jamesbrewster.com)
