"LogforData" (2015) is a cassette composed of several audio encoding protocols: a 56k modem, a fax machine, vintage pc's. These sound data contain the transcriptions of secured conversations between several members on an IRC channel. The decoding of the content is made ​​possible by connecting a cassette player to a computer connected to logfordata.net. A personal version of the text is based on the accuracy of the cassette player, the computer's speed and its connection. The tape contains 15 minutes of audio streams per side, one in French and one in English. The decrypted texts give us a glimpse of the existence of a world, a real data ecosystem where information has mutated into a form of independent living.

A work by Jean-François Blanquet, David Olivari, Clément Charmet, Jérôme Blanquet and Sylvain Le Beux.

About the artist:

Jean-François Blanquet (FR/BE) developed several projects, in which he combines sound and visuals by using specific processes such as transmission/wave reception (radio, infrared, wifi), electronic feedback and larsen (mixer + effects, computer, speaker + microphone), modification and appropriation of audio and video objects (circuit-bending), voice and cut-up (work on text, words and language). In his performances, he recycles technology and develops processes involving loops, larsens, re-injections of the signal and other chain reaction devices.
Jean-François Blanquet often works together with poets, video makers and musicians on multidisciplinary projects and is part of projectsinge group and DEMOLECULARISATION.