Padmanabhan J (beatnyk.)

Padmanabhan J (beatnyk.)

Sound Designer & Live-Coder

Delhi, IN.

About

I am a sound artist and designer who is based in Delhi. My work integrates sound art, design, and technology. My practice focuses on listening to sounds from nature and immediate environments, and performing synthesized interpretations live with generative algorithms.<br>I consider listening as a means of conservation. My goal is to get people to pay more attention to the sounds around them, both natural noises and electronic sounds.<br>My skills include audio engineering, making electronic music, and planning art programs/events. I have worked on many team projects, showed my art internationally, and received recognition for my sound design work.

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Education

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Remote live-coding practices via virtual platforms.

Detmold University of Music and the KreativInstitut.OWL

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Sonic Writings

Darmstadt Ferienkurse

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Music and Sound Art

Bhoomi Farms

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Woodworking

Studio Clutter

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Theatre and Movement Improvisation

Basement 21

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Synth Building and Modular Synthesis

Synthfarm

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Music Production and Audio Engineering

ILM Academy

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DJ Masterclass

DJ Academy

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Industrial Engineering

GITAM University

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Awards

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Best Sound Design

Awarded for outstanding sound design, recognizing excellence in auditory storytelling and technical execution within the National Independent Documentary Film Festival.

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Publications

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Algorave India Compilation One

Antariksh Records

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xxxi

Self-Released

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A symphony found in the wilderness of noise

Serendipity Arts Foundation

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Melancholiair

Self-Released

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Cotton Clouds

Self-Released

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Rainy Summer

Self-Released

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Flipped Mixtape

Self-Released

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Paper Flowers

Self-Released

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Skills

Career Roles

Disc Jockey, Audio Engineer, Electronic Musician, Sound Designer, Sound Artist

Sound Art & Design

Sound Art, Sound Design, Sound Technology, Natural Soundscapes, Live Performance, Field Recording, Generative Music, Immersive Soundscapes, Audio Production, Soundscaping

Creative Production & Curation

Curatorial Programming, Exhibition Design, Festival Curation, Event Production, Collaborative Art, Creative Direction, Art Installation

Media Sound Design

Film Sound Design, Podcast Production, Theatre Sound Design, Audio Post-Production, Sound Mixing, Sound Mastering

Teaching & Mentorship

Sound Design and Storytelling Workshops (Mad Art Collective), Virtual Sessions for Kids (Prayogillu), Generative Music Workshops (SACAC), Creative Music Exploration (Ashoka University)

Technical & Methodological

Live-coding, Modular Synthesis, Synth Building, Motion Capture (MOCAP)

Performance

Algorave India, Unusual London, GitHub Satellite India, Goa Music Lab, W.I.P Labs, Darmstadt Ferienkurse (Ger.), Subkontinent (Ger.)

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Projects

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Hypnagogos - A Sleep Concert Series

An ongoing sleep concert series exploring the influence of music on sleep and dreams through live performances.

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Agents of Malarkey

Collaborative sound art project with Anish Cherian, exhibited at Out of Line at FICA, India.

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Algorave India: Compilation One

Co-curated, organized, spearheaded and executed the collaborative community album of Algorave India and code.drift collective. Bringing together 10 sound and 10 visual coders for the project. The album was released under Antariksh Records on the 26th of September, 2025.

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Where Trees Lament Over Our Malarkey

An exhibition of archives and extended speculation under the on-going Agents of Malarkey world, curated as a part of the Travelling Plants exhibition by Goethe Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan at FICA, Delhi.

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7th Orbit: Generative Generation

Curated '7th Orbit: Generative Generation' for Algorave India's Seven Year Anniversary with W.I.P Labs.

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W.I.P alt.FEST 2024

Spearheaded festival curation and production of music, techart, and dance performances in Bangalore and Delhi.

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This Is Not Improvised Portals Curation

Led the curation of 'This Is Not Improvised' portals in collaboration with W.I.P Labs at Goethe Institut Delhi.

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Computational Arts Portals Curation

Co-curated computational arts portals in collaboration with W.I.P Labs at Goethe Institut Delhi.

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I am going to the sea, clear the path

Collaborative sound art project with Ravi Agarwal, exhibited at the Lahore Biennale Foundation, focusing on environmental themes.

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Live-coding Soundscapes for Theatre

Presented on live-coding soundscapes for theatre with ORCA at Audio DevCon x India 2024.

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Thinking on Thinking (Podcast)

Provided comprehensive sound design for the 'Thinking on Thinking' podcast.

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Dawn Chorus of Delhi

Collaborative sound art project with Surbhi Mittal for Norient City Sounds, Germany, focusing on urban soundscapes.

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Mau: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw (Film)

Led sound design for the film 'Mau: The Spirit Dreams of Cheraw', contributing to its immersive narrative.

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Khabar Lahariya (Film/Podcast)

Created compelling soundscapes and audio elements for 'Khabar Lahariya' production.

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%:Podcast-The Care Of Podcast with Computational Mama

Designed and mixed audio for the podcast, collaborating with Computational Mama.

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LOHACA II

Collaborative sound art project with Anish Cherian and Sujit Mallick for the Institute for Art in Public Space Styria, Austria.

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Biroho (Film/Theatre)

Provided comprehensive sound design for 'Biroho', enhancing its theatrical/film impact.

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Whales for Climate

Collaborative project as part of the BeFantastic Fellowship, presented at Goethe Institut, India, raising climate awareness.

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Prowl (Film)

Executed full sound design for the film 'Prowl', creating a distinctive auditory experience.

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Water Nodes

Collaborative project with Joaquina Salgado, Sumedha Bhattacharya & Aabshaar Wakhloo for Goldsmith's MOCAP, Global.

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Internet Public Radio: Monthly Curated Show

Produced and curated a monthly radio show for Internet Public Radio.

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Dastaan Live: Documentation of Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein

Documented 'Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein' for Dastaan Live in Delhi.

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The Palanquin of Yatu Dhani (Theatre/Film)

Delivered bespoke sound design for 'The Palanquin of Yatu Dhani', enhancing its artistic presentation.

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Coming Out Party for the Androgynous Trees

Collaborative project with Anish Cherian for FMI, India.

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LOHACA

Collaborative sound art project with Sujit Mallick & Anish Cherian for FMI, India.

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Languages

English

Fluent

Tamil

Native

Telugu

Fluent

Hindi

Conversational

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Work

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Independent / Freelance

Sound Designer / Audio Engineer

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W.I.P Labs

Programming Co-ordinator / Designer / Production Head

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Jethro Events

Audio Engineer & DJ

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Tritan Leather Works

Production Line Industrial Engineer

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References

References

Available on Request

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