RESONANCE ENGINE

A live performance that blends music, storytelling, and audience participation into a singular, co‑authored work — led by Emmy‑nominated composer Sam Kaufmann

What is Resonance Engine?

Resonance Engine is a retrospective program spanning more than thirty years of work in film and television. Framed by stories from the studio and the scoring stage, the evening connects cues and creative process—how pieces are shaped, where blocks become breakthroughs, and why constraints often spark invention.

The performance also shifts the role of the audience from listeners to collaborators. Guided by Sam, the room itself becomes an instrument, culminating in a one‑time‑only piece built in real time with everyone present.

 

       At a Glance

    • Creator: Sam Kaufmann (Emmy‑nominated composer)

    • Format: Performance + storytelling + participatory composition

    • Credits include: HBO, Disney, Netflix

    • Runtime: 60–90 minutes (flexible)

Resonance Engine is an immersive performance that blurs the line between concert and art installation. Emmy-nominated composer and guitarist Sam Kaufmann brings music from his award-winning film/TV work and standalone compositions into dialogue with the audience. The performance unfolds as a living artwork: part concert, part spontaneous creation.

Audience Participation

The heart of Resonance Engine is a guided, collaborative composition. Audience members contribute sound, feel, and form using approachable instruments and actions. No musical experience required.

    • The Feedback Drum – A responsive sonic sculpture that reacts to swinging microphones, shaping evolving textures.

    • Theremin – Participants draw melody from the air, learning gesture‑to‑tone connection in real time.

    • Bass Pedals & Rhythm – Foot‑triggered tones underpin the groove while clapping patterns bloom into layered polyrhythms.

Together, the room becomes an ensemble, and the hall transforms into a living engine of sound.

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For Presenters

Resonance Engine is designed for theaters, museums, universities, libraries, and performing‑arts centers. The program scales to room size and can adapt to a wide range of audiences—from general public to media‑arts students.

Runtime: 60–90 minutes (Q&A optional) Space: Stage or open floor with audience access points
Tech: 1 vocal mic + stand, house PA; projection screen, projector optional Participation: Simple prompts; no musical background required

About Sam Kaufmann

Emmy‑nominated composer and guitarist with credits across major networks, studios, and streaming platforms, including HBO, Disney, and Netflix.

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Booking & Questions

Interested in presenting Resonance Engine or receiving a technical rider and advance materials?