Improvised multimedia contents by visualization and sonification of brainwaves

Abstract

Having the development of interactive multimedia system for brain-wave music applying the headband called MUSE, this research investigated the relationship between several events (factors) including stressor and brain reaction to them. While one performer’s data of brain waves, which is based on the relaxation ratio, is used as a source for drawing images and musical notes for a cellist, other performers play their roles such as playing the cello and creating live electronic sound in the extempore manner.