Exploring a new dimension of sonic expression: Max Cooper on his immersive audio approach

Minimal Collective speaks to Max ahead of the Dolby Atmos x Mercedes-Benz Hangout

23 Oct 2023

"I can’t see my parallel self who didn’t go intoresearch so it’s hard to say, but at least on a basic level both my research and my music involve me sitting in front of a computer playing with abstract pattern generation systems. I think there’s a love of aesthetics and problem solving that transfers across, and perhaps influences the type of approach to music"

The sound of a club, concert, or audiovisual show is one of the most critical aspects of the overall experience. The vibrations through your body, the soundscapes taking over your psyche. Experiencing sound is truly multi-sensory. However, there might even be another dimension to sound in the current days. We spoke to multidisciplinary artist Max Cooper about his immersive audio approach ahead of his listening session at the Dolby Atmos x Mercedes-Benz Hangout during this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event at Q-Factory.

Known for his multidisciplinary approach that merges electronic music, visual art, and scientific inquiry, Max Cooper is truly an audio-visual artist with a science PhD. After a brief post-doctoral career as a geneticist, Cooper opts to devote himself entirely to music. His work, which often explores complex themes such as humanity’s place in the world, is noted for its emotional resonance and sensory immersion.

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