Designers solve problems. Artists ask questions. --S.A. Moi

I've recently finished a video piece on the March 1, 2009 performance of
"HeartBeat with the Persuasions" in High Definition with 5:1 Surround Sound. This comes with the news that our music studio is now set up with a great 5:1 mix environment and we've solved the problem of how to author HD and 5:1 surround to Blu Ray.

I'm now working with Eddie Grenga/Handsome Brothers Music on some interesting commercial music projects.

Also starting this week, you can follow Janney Sound on twitter.

Resin Color Studies

I've been back in the dirt studio working on a set of resin
sculptures. These studies are made from mixing transparent colors
into resin and pour them into troughs. I cast the forms and shape
them when they are in a "rubber" state; trying to make "physical
color." Very Giacometti/plaster studies idea, also elements of
improvisation, since I only have so much time until they are too
hard. These often happens after a big color glass project (Forth
Worth "Parking in Color"). I am still thinking about the colors and
ideas and refer to these as "after-studies." With the "Internal
Anxiety" series, they are moving out of the "studies" phase and on to
a life of their own. Some sound possibilities are looming, taking up
on my old concept of "Sound Is An Invisible Color." Stay tuned.



Internal Anxiety




Sara Dance




Studio Wall With Displayed Sculptures

Janney News

Just got back from speaking in Redmond Washington (home of Microsoft and Nintendo). Had a great meeting with the public arts community. We're hoping to bring a variety of projects there in the future!
Back at home, I've been working on a project for the Boston Ballet. Check out some pics/video from recent rehearsals below.

Parking in Color - Fort Worth

We spent 5 weeks in Fort Worth finishing my newest piece, "Parking in Color." We worked 12-16 hour days in high wind, heavy rain and hot sun. It was fantastic! Check out pictures of the installation process and the final piece below and lt me know what you think!

Janney and the Persuasions Perform "Heartbeat" at Summer Stages Dance

On Sunday, March 1, 2009, at 4:30 pm, the famed a Capella group, The Persuasions performed artist Christopher Janney’s high-tech work “HeartBeat with The Persuasions,” along with dancer Emily Coates and musician Stan Strickland, at a benefit for Summer Stages Dance at Concord Academy in, Concord, Massachusetts.

On Friday February 20th, Janney and the Persuasions did a special appearance on WNYC radio’s Soundcheck program with John Schaefer. The interview was followed by a special performance of “What is a Heart?” an original piece composed by Janney specifically for the Persuasions.

Check out some pictures of the special VIP rehearsal at New York's 440 Studios.

"Parking in Color" - Ft. Worth, TX opening April 2009!

Construction has begun on Christopher Janney's latest project!

Christopher Janney's latest architecture project is to create an immersive sound/light environment for the new Fort Worth Convention Center Parking Garage. The piece will integrate colored glass, light, and a 400 foot Fin sculpture attached to the south side of the building. A score of environmental music and sounds indigenous to Ft. Worth in the elevator/stair tower (many of which were selected by residents of Fort Worth) will add an audio dimension to the piece.

The Garage is scheduled to open on April 2, and Christopher's construction
team is already busy working on components of the piece in his Lexington
studio.

Check out the photos below to see the work in progress.

"Heartbeat" with the Persuasions 2008

Partnering with world-famous accapella group The Persuasions and dancer Emily Coates, I took my "Heartbeat" piece to the Power to End Stroke Ball in Atlanta this Spring. It was a fantastic performance.





Check out these videos of our rehearsal in New York, and check back soon for videos of the actual performance.