Øyvind Brandtsegg: Exploring the Space Between Sound, Technology and Innovation
Pushing the boundaries of music through experimentation and technological curiosity
Øyvind Brandtsegg is a Norwegian composer, performer, researcher, and professor of music technology at NTNU in Trondheim. Working at the intersection of sound art, computer improvisation, and technological development, his practice is driven by curiosity and a desire to explore what has not yet been heard. Through decades of experimentation, Brandtsegg has contributed to the development of new instruments, audio-processing methods, and innovative approaches to digital sound creation.
Creating Through Curiosity
For Brandtsegg, creativity begins with the unknown. Questions without answers, systems that are not fully understood, and unexplored possibilities are what motivate his artistic practice. His work often investigates how technology can expand musical expression, not by replacing human creativity, but by creating new forms of interaction between performers, instruments, and machines.
Drawing inspiration from pioneers such as Miller Puckette, as well as knowledge gained through hands-on experimentation, Brandtsegg sees artistic development as a continuous process of learning, testing, and discovery.
The Future of Sound
Throughout his career, Brandtsegg has explored how digital technologies can coexist with physical and acoustic experiences. Rather than seeing technology and traditional instruments as opposites, he envisions a future where they become increasingly interconnected.
Our Approach
Brandtsegg’s work centers on developing new sonic possibilities through research, performance, and technological innovation. His artistic practice spans composition, live performance, sound installations, and software development, often combining digital systems with physical interaction and acoustic sound sources.
As both an artist and educator, he contributes to expanding the field of music technology by encouraging experimentation and interdisciplinary thinking. His work demonstrates how technological tools can become creative partners rather than simply functional instruments.
Artist Reflection
"Rather naively, I wish people could stop fighting. We also need less pressure to optimize everything. We need more slack, to allow new and radical inventions to occur."
— ØYVIND BRANDTSEGG
PROFILE
Øyvind Brandtsegg
CATEGORY
Music Technology & Sound Art
LOCATION
Trondheim, Norway
DISCIPLINES
Composition
Performance
Sound Installation
Music Technology
Computer Improvisation
Research
DELIVERABLES
Sound Art
Live Performance
Experimental Composition
Instrument Development
Audio Processing Systems
Interactive Sound Experiences
FOCUS AREAS
Technology & Creativity
Experimental Sound
Innovation
Research-Based Practice
Digital & Acoustic Interaction
COLLABORATION
Collective Oslo