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    BDSMR: Velcro as a Sensory Material and Erotic Interface

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    Conference name: Politics of the Machines - Art and After (EVA Copenhagen)

    Conference theme: Digital arts and culture

    Conference date: 15 - 17 May 2018

    Keywords: Aurality, Eroticism, Cyborg, ASMR, BDSM, Sound Studies, Sound Art, Contemporary Art

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        This paper examines the sensory mechanics of the Velcro hook-and-loop fastener and its use as a sound object in contemporary sound-based art and the autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) community. With the neologism, BDSMR, I attempt to unpack the notion of velcro as a sound-fetish object by situating it within an emerging audio-visual culture, one that engages in cyborgian practices of sensory stimulation and optimizable arousal. Exploring these new modes of “listening in on“ materials—oftentimes with disembodied binaural ears—we reveal the ways in which the dynamics of the sound object reorientate our understanding of the sensate body and its relationship to the eroticism of aurality. In doing so, I present my own Velcro-based sound sculptures in an attempt to form a dialogue with the velcro material as an artistic medium.

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        Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR): a flow-like mental state

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        Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is a previously unstudied sensory phenomenon, in which individuals experience a tingling, static-like sensation across the scalp, back of the neck and at times further areas in response to specific triggering audio and visual stimuli. This sensation is widely reported to be accompanied by feelings of relaxation and well-being. The current study identifies several common triggers used to achieve ASMR, including whispering, personal attention, crisp sounds and slow movements. Data obtained also illustrates temporary improvements in symptoms of depression and chronic pain in those who engage in ASMR. A high prevalence of synaesthesia (5.9%) within the sample suggests a possible link between ASMR and synaesthesia, similar to that of misophonia. Links between number of effective triggers and heightened flow state suggest that flow may be necessary to achieve sensations associated with ASMR.
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              [1 ] Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA)

              Stanford University

              Stanford, USA
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              Nolan Lem
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              Publication date: May 2018
              Publication date (Print): May 2018
              Pages: 1-3
              ID: 10.14236/ewic/EVAC18.27
              Copyright statement: © Lem. Published by BCS Learning and Development Ltd. Proceedings of EVA Copenhagen 2018, Denmark

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              This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

              Conference name: Politics of the Machines - Art and After
              Conference acronym: EVA Copenhagen
              Conference number: 7
              Conference location: Aalborg University, Copenhagen, Denmark
              Conference date: 15 - 17 May 2018
              Conference sponsor: Electronic Workshops in Computing (eWiC)
              Conference theme: Digital arts and culture
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              Product Information: 1477-9358 BCS Learning & Development
              Self URI (journal page): https://ewic.bcs.org/
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              Series title: Electronic Workshops in Computing

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              ScienceOpen disciplines: Applied computer science, Computer science, Security & Cryptology, Graphics & Multimedia design, General computer science, Human-computer-interaction

              Keywords: Contemporary Art, Aurality, Eroticism, Cyborg, ASMR, BDSM, Sound Studies, Sound Art

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