Virus is a continuous sound piece that interprets the encounter between virus and cell. The sonic cycle consists of different stages from the virus collision with the cell; the penetration of the cell membrane; uncoating of the virus in the cell where the genome is released; replication of the genome; assembly of the parts for new vira; and finally, the release of the new virus particles from the cell to the rest of the body. In every cycle each stage varies in length as well as expression, resulting in a unique experience for each encounter. A cycle is between 7-9 minutes long.
This sound piece was programmed in Max MSP and made in collaboration with artist Christine Hvidt.