Soundless

Soundless is a work composed by Ellen Fullman (Long String Instrument) and Theresa Wong (cello, electric guitar, electronics) which explores the essence of string resonance with new territories of harmony, timbre, and rhythm to create a space of connection, empathy, and multiplicity. The piece combines the spectrally undulating drones of the Long String Instrument, rhythms created by Fullman's uniquely designed 'box bow' and 'shoveler', and cello and electric guitar expanded into dimensional sound fields through four-channeled amplification. The piece was commissioned by room40 and premiered at the Art Gallery New South Wales in Sidney and Brisbane Powerhouse in 2023. Subsequent performances include MOCA Los Angeles as part of Energy Fields: Vibrations of the Pacific, Toulouse Biennale, and Roulette Intermedium.