Charles E. Moran

A distinguished figure in contemporary sound practice, this author is recognized for deep engagement with acoustic environments and immersive listening experiences. Through a career spanning several decades, they have explored the intersection of science, art, and technology, cultivating collaborations across disciplines. Their work emphasizes listening as a procedural and social act, investigating how sound shapes memory, perception, and space. They have contributed to the development of experimental methodologies, from field recording to conceptual sound design, while nurturing communities of creators and thinkers. Rooted in curiosity and precision, their ongoing projects often foreground listening as a collective, exploratory process that invites audiences to notice the textures and contexts of everyday sound.