Christian Blau
'WORDS FAIL' soundobjects 2025
A reflection in times of epochal disruption on the theoretical possibility of harmony and healing.
Many online forums report on sounds that supposedly have a positive effect on our body or mind.
The sound of the objects below were produced by Christian Blau
These recordings pose, sometimes ironically, the question of whether
healing can really occur through listening to these original sounds.
Interesting in this regard are the ideas of the American psychiatrist and neuroscientist
Stephen Porges and his polyvagal theory.
His Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), is intended to help combat autism
and stimulate the vagus nerve.
The hype surrounding ASMR sounds is also interesting, especially among many young people.
'WORDS FAIL' soundobjects 2025
A reflection in times of epochal disruption on the theoretical possibility of harmony and healing.
Many online forums report on sounds that supposedly have a positive effect on our body or mind.
The sound of the objects below were produced by Christian Blau
These recordings pose, sometimes ironically, the question of whether
healing can really occur through listening to these original sounds.
Interesting in this regard are the ideas of the American psychiatrist and neuroscientist
Stephen Porges and his polyvagal theory.
His Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), is intended to help combat autism
and stimulate the vagus nerve.
The hype surrounding ASMR sounds is also interesting, especially among many young people.
WORDS FAIL 'C-Yell' prototype
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. 3 AAA batteries.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. 3 AAA batteries.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL C-Yell prototype backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Fan-Low'
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. Rechargeable battery.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. Rechargeable battery.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Fan-Low' backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
Soundobject
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
Soundobject
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Turning Pages'
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Turning Pages' backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
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christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Birds Atmo'
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL Birds Atmo backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Humming Foucault'
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL Humming Foucault backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Fan High'
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL Fan High backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'Metallic Finger'
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL Metallic Finger backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL 'C Wave'
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
A mid-tone speaker is located centrally on a Plexiglas panel mounted within the frame. The speaker is powered by a miniature sound chip. A button starts or stops playback. recharchable battery.
christianblau 2025
WORDS FAIL C Wave backshot
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
40 x 40 x 6 cm
soundobject
christianblau 2025
Further work in progress