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Biorhythmica musical genre Related genresperforming arts DJing, Various form of Electronica, gymnastics, pole dancing, musical kata. Improvised music. Overview Biorhythmica is genre of music where the performer, using cybernetic enhancements, uses their body as a musical instrument, typically dancing, creating the music as they move. It is popular at nightclubs, but also performed at other venues. It is growing art form, having grown from being seen as a mere gimmick to being regarded as something worthy of critical acclaim in recent years. The Technology The basic technology involved in Biorhythmica was developed for medical purposes, for monitoring the human body in order to identify potential problems in patents with serious long term conditions. It also uses technology intended for cybernetic modifications where precise coordination between the biological body and the implants are necessary. The implants are connected to the nervous system, monitoring such things as hearth rate, muscular activity, brain activity and respiratory functions. These signal are usually transmitted to an external unit carried by the performer, and then broadcast to loudspeakers. Portable sound units are also available. Most performers will have the programming of their implants tweaked to get the precise sound they want. The Music A Biorhythmica performer creates music by moving, the implants converting neural impulses to sound. Thus increased physical activity may cause a faster, harder rhythm as the hearth-rate increases. Slower movements may create a gentler melody, rapid and complex moves more intricate melodies. Biorhythmica is quite demanding on the performer, who must exercise both discipline and have an ear for improvisation. Unnecessary movements may cause unwanted noise, and performer often make use of breathing exercises and such to eliminate unwanted fuzz. It is virtually impossible to eliminate all the possible variables, though, and that is not really the goal. Even small variations in mood may cause change to the music, as such may alter breathing, heartbeats and brain activity. Thus a performer must know when to go with the flow, and embrace and improve upon unexpected changes in the music. It is practically impossible for an artist to perform the same piece of music the same way twice, and one trying to mimic another will usually end up with a quite different result. Biorhythmica artist either perform alone, being in total control of the music, or by small groups, dancing to each others music in order to create harmonies. Typically, Biorhythmica is performed in nightclubs, where the audience is dancing as well, taking their cues both from the music and the moves of the performer. In recent years, there has been a shift towards other types of venues, often in smaller, more intimate locales, where the audience is watching a performance, instead of dancing themselves. Biorhythmica is very much about the performances, although music is also recorded and sold, often used by DJ's who remixes the tunes for use in clubs and at parties. Sometimes, music is recorded on spot and sold to the audience after the show. Subgenres It is hard to classify the different types of Biorhythmica according to strict genre conventions, as the sound varies a lot between artist. However, certain techniques are known to result in certain sound, favoured more by some than others. Many performers refuse to subscribe to one genre only, often experimenting with different styles. Cybernetic Body Music CBM performers use hard physical activity, often closer to a rough workout than an elegant dance, to create a hard, pounding, more industrial sound. This is often performed at clubs, especially when the audience on the dance-floor had been warmed up and are ready for more vigorous action. Vocalcore This is the combination of singing with Biorhythmica, usually with less focus on dance. This requires a very skilled singer, with good breath control. The music will often supplemnt and harmonize with the voice, arm movents may be used to add additional movement and energy. Instrumental Biorhythmica Instrumental in this context means that the one with the implants are the instument of another. The implanted person will usually lay still and focus on remaining relaxed, while another person manipulates their body, using massage, careful tickling and sometimes even mild pain to cause bodily reactions. This is good for more chilled, ambient music. Orjazzming This is not a widely used technique at all, but is still a controversial subject among fans of Biorhythmica. Some maintain it is a perversion of the art, others claims it is perfectly in line with the nature of Biorhythmica. While using a fair amount of sex appeal is common while preforming, and some artist even claim a level of arousal adds more energy to the sound, Orjazzming is the use of sexual activity to create music. This is more difficult than it sounds. Usually performed solo, as two or more partners must be very well attuned to each other in order to create anything but noise. Note to persons unfamiliar with the scene Despite what your porn mag says, most Biorhythmica performances do not involve live Orjazzming. No Biorhythmica performer appreciates drunken louts tossing crumpled bills on the stage and shouting 'let's hear some fucking!'. Seriously. Most venues will have you tossed out. While few knows it, Oriana Cee of Thalassa actually combined Orjazzming with Vocalcore on one track on her latest album, possibly making her the only one who has mastered that particular combination. It is sort of her naughty secret, but some rumours exists.