Interactive Performances | Projects | Paul Rucker | Composer • Musician • Visual Artist

Scratch Sound

Scratch Sound is an interactive performance utilizing custom-made scratch tickets that determine the mood of the improviser. Audience members are given scratch tickets with three circles and 10 possibilities including 8 basic emotions: (acceptance, anger, anticipation, disgust, joy, fear, sadness, surprise). Not all cards are winners; some scratches will reveal that you must “Try Again.” If “2X BONUS!” is exposed, the participant scratches another circle and receives double that emotion!

Scribe Send Sound

Audience members will be invited to send stories, poems and other writing to the band, before and during the show. New compositions will be created based on the messages received. Writers will also be invited to bring laptops and other mobile devices and write. The hope is to provide a space to create.

Water Pieces

Water from Rattlesnake Lake was used along with leaves, twigs, grass, and branches to paint pieces that I interpreted on cello. Participants were provided with paper and non-staining watercolor paint.

Clay Pieces

Cello concert of improvised compositions inspired by original clay sculptures created by the audience.

Puzzle Pieces

Puzzle Pieces is a live interactive piece for musicians, and audience participation. Graphic music scores in jars are assembled by the audience, and then performed by musicians.