edition.

Arnaud Rivière
A person is intensely focused on manipulating electronic equipment with metal rods in a dark setting.
Photo: Paul Ternisien

Arnaud Rivière (b. 1974) is a French experimental electroacoustic musician, free improviser, instrument designer, sound installation artist, co-founder and director of Sonic Protest Festival, and a member of ONCEIM ensemble.

Currently based in Paris and active since the late 1990s, Rivière plays on DIY-electroacoustic device (built around a repaired turntable’s pick-up), prepared mixer, and other primitive sound tools, performing solo, in groups, and with numerous improvisers.