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Cobralingus: Encode/Decode

By mike In

Cipher 1

Substitution Key

Cipher 2

Grouping Key

Cipher 3

Additive Key

Plaintext

OR

Inlet 1: BWV 772

Inlet 2: B-A-C-H

Mix

Set Parameters: Explode

Explode

Set Parameters: Search and Replace

Search and Replace

Cobralingus: Encode/Decode is an experiment in transformative processes. It takes part of its title from Cobralingus, a collection of experimental fiction by Jeff Noon in which he takes a selection from an already existing piece of literature and transforms it through a variety of methods, resulting in texts that are very different from the original, yet maintain deep connections to the source material; these methods are inspired by dubbing and remixing techniques developed by artists working in electronic music.

This piece in particular was inspired by cryptographic techniques; the movements may be played in either forwards or reverse order; the program listing should change depending on what choice the performer makes.