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| CyMagic | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Mordechai Braunstein |
| Year | 2015 |
| Type | Sound installation |
| Medium | Interactive art, cymatics |
| Website | Official Website |
CyMagic is an interactive **cymatic sound installation** created by Israeli sound artist Mordechai Braunstein. It uses the principles of cymatics – the visualization of sound vibrations in physical media – to translate live music into dynamic patterns in water and other materials. The installation produces **visual and tactile representations of sound**, allowing participants to "see and touch" audio frequencies. CyMagic has been featured as an art installation and as an assistive technology demonstration for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, earning recognition for its innovative approach to making music accessible to those who cannot hear.[1][2]
History
[edit]Mordechai Braunstein, a sound engineer and artist, began developing CyMagic as a personal project in 2015.[2] Fascinated by sound vibrations, he experimented with old speakers, frequency generators, and Chladni plates to make sound waves visible in substances like sand and water.[2]
In 2018, Braunstein collaborated with the Israeli Chamber Music Orchestra to create Touching the Sounds with Beethoven, a concert that allowed deaf children to experience Beethoven’s compositions through CyMagic’s visual and tactile interface.[2] The project won the 2018 Israel Accessibility Award.[3]
In 2019, CyMagic was showcased at the Tower of David Museum’s Zero One digital art festival in Jerusalem.[1] That same year, CyMagic received an International Sound Award in Hamburg, Germany, for innovation in accessibility and sound art.[4]
Concept and Technology
[edit]CyMagic uses water, sand, speakers, and colored LED lights to visually represent sound frequencies. Vibrations from music or voices produce dynamic patterns in water or particulate materials, which are illuminated and projected live. The setup includes a microphone, speaker-driven bowls, and a visual "CyMagic microscope" that magnifies and displays waveforms. The entire system is analog, relying on physical resonance rather than digital algorithms.[2]
Applications
[edit]CyMagic has been used in:
- **Concerts** – Most notably Touching the Sounds with Beethoven, which included tactile sound tables and cymatic visuals for deaf children.[2]
- **Festivals** – Including the Tower of David’s Zero One digital art festival[1], and international innovation festivals like Music Tech Fest in Croatia.[5]
- **Educational Programs** – Demonstrated in schools for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, CyMagic allows children to "see and feel" music.[3]
- **Therapy and Inclusion** – Used by educators and therapists to support children with autism and developmental challenges.[3]
In 2025, CyMagic was featured in The Joy of Life, a multisensory performance held in Italy.[6]
Reception
[edit]CyMagic has been positively received by educators, event organizers, and accessibility advocates. It has been praised for its contribution to inclusive music and education, and has been covered by national and international media. It has won:
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Davis, Barry (21 November 2019). "Zeroing in on the Tower: Zero One Digital Festival shows public that technology and art aren’t mutually exclusive". *The Jerusalem Post*. Archived from the original on 21 November 2019. Link
- ^ a b c d e f g Leichman, Abigail K. (26 January 2020). "Music you can see and touch – even if you can’t hear". *Israel21c*. Archived from the original on 29 January 2020. Link
- ^ a b c Press, Viva Sarah (8 October 2020). "Israeli Entrepreneur Responds To Pandemic With Music, Magic, And Activism". *NoCamels*. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Link
- ^ a b "ISA 2019 Winners". *International Sound Awards*. Link
- ^ "Infobip domaćin Music Tech Festa u Hrvatskoj". ZIMO Dnevnik (in Croatian). 5 September 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2025.
- ^ ""The joy of life", lo spettacolo multisensoriale e inclusivo che celebra la vita". Rai News (in Italian). March 2025. Retrieved 27 March 2025.