Atau Tanaka bridges cultures of east and west, of technology and music. He creates music with sensors and networks – a composer who is performer, a performer who is instrument builder, finding the voice in interactive technology. Atau is best known for his performances with the BioMuse – a sensor system that turns his body into a musical instrument. Muscle tension is captured and modulates digital signal processes in the computer. Concentrated gestures, not unsimilar to Tai-chi, create pulsing organic electronic sounds. Atau’s work has been recognized by the Ars Electronica, the Cyberstar award, and the Daniel Langlois Foundation for Art, Science and Technology. He has CD releases on solo, group, and compilation recordings on labels such as Subrosa, Bip-hop, Caipirinha Music, Touch/Ash, Sonoris, Sirr-ecords, and others.
