• Welcome to Rietzer Berg
  • Park
        • Philosophy of the Park
        • Plan of the Park
        • Virtual Walk
        • Community garden
        • History
        • Permaculture
        • Forest Management
        • Mountain honey
        • Areas
          • Infinity Pool
          • The Blue Belt
          • Forest Stream
          • Bamboo Garden
          • Sun Garden
          • Blue Garden
          • Moss Garden and Mushroom Paths
          • Labyrinth
          • Hobbit Cave
          • Vegetable Cultivation
          • Green Roofs and Walls
          • Dead Hedges
          • Apple Shower
          • Heaven and Hell
          • Fallow deer
          • Guest House
          • Library
          • Art in the Park
          • Art Barn
          • Stable
  • Animals
        • Our animals
        • How to feed us right
        • Donkey Walk
        • Forest, wolves and donkeys
        • Animal sponsorship
        • Donkeys
          • Brauni
          • Knospe
          • Peppo
          • Flocke
          • Rosi
          • Lilly
          • Basil
        • Sheep
          • Mopple
          • Zora
          • George
          • Maisie
          • Miss Maple
          • Cordelia
        • Cats
          • Luna
          • Amy
  • Participate
    • Support Rietzer Berg
    • Association
  • Events
    • Events
    • Past Events
  • Offers
    • Events
    • Community garden
    • Artist residence
    • Art Villa Crete
    • Green classroom
    • Donkey walk
    • Land-Art Competition
    • Events
    • Runner ducks
    • Guest House
    • Library
  • Links
  • Media
  • News
  • Jobs
  • Contact
  • English
    • Deutsch (German)

Johanna Mangold and Raphael D. Aletsee

What are the sounds of mushrooms? How can you make music out of it? And how can mushrooms be used in art?

Those were the guiding questions of Johanna Mangold and Raphael D. Aletsee in their two weeks at Rietzer Berg. And that's even more remarkable considering that the two of them haven't had anything to do with mushrooms before.

They started their unplanned study with walks in the forest and identifying mushrooms. Then they connected the mushrooms to the synthesizer and recorded the bass, boom and flat sounds. According to musician Raphael of Koblenz, who made music just as a hobby so far but will start studying sound technology soon, the idea of making music with vegetables isn't entirely new, but certainly a niche area.

The independent artist Johanna wrote and sung the lyrics to it. It is about the connection between mushroom and narrator (listen to the sound sample by clicking on the link). This cooperation was that successful, that the two artists who have known each other for more than 20 years, now think about recording an album together.

Apart from the expedition into the world of mushroom sounds, the artist of Ulm made drawings of mushroom structures and spore prints. For this, she soaked mushrooms in oil paints and pressed then onto paper. After a while, the spores fell out of the mushroom hat and created a detailed image of the mushroom structures and with this a wonderful artwork.

But what's most remarkable apart from concentrating on their work, enjoying the refuge and experiencing nature: the two artists didn't eat a single mushroom in the two weeks of their mushroom study!

What are the sounds of mushrooms? How can you make music out of it? And how can mushrooms be used in art?

Those were the guiding questions of Johanna Mangold and Raphael D. Aletsee in their two weeks at Rietzer Berg. And that's even more remarkable considering that the two of them haven't had anything to do with mushrooms before.

show more

They started their unplanned study with walks in the forest and identifying mushrooms. Then they connected the mushrooms to the synthesizer and recorded the bass, boom and flat sounds. According to musician Raphael of Koblenz, who made music just as a hobby so far but will start studying sound technology soon, the idea of making music with vegetables isn't entirely new, but certainly a niche area.

The independent artist Johanna wrote and sung the lyrics to it. It is about the connection between mushroom and narrator (listen to the sound sample by clicking on the link). This cooperation was that successful, that the two artists who have known each other for more than 20 years, now think about recording an album together.

Apart from the expedition into the world of mushroom sounds, the artist of Ulm made drawings of mushroom structures and spore prints. For this, she soaked mushrooms in oil paints and pressed then onto paper. After a while, the spores fell out of the mushroom hat and created a detailed image of the mushroom structures and with this a wonderful artwork.

But what's most remarkable apart from concentrating on their work, enjoying the refuge and experiencing nature: the two artists didn't eat a single mushroom in the two weeks of their mushroom study!

Website Johanna
Hörproben Raphael

Johanna Mangold and Raphael D. Aletsee

What are the sounds of mushrooms? How can you make music out of it? And how can mushrooms be used in art? Those were the guiding questions of Johanna Mangold and Raphael D. Aletsee in their two weeks at Rietzer Berg. 
show more
And that's even more remarkable considering that the two of them haven't had anything to do with mushrooms before. They started their unplanned study with walks in the forest and identifying mushrooms. Then they connected the mushrooms to the synthesizer and recorded the bass, boom and flat sounds. According to musician Raphael of Koblenz, who made music just as a hobby so far but will start studying sound technology soon, the idea of making music with vegetables isn't entirely new, but certainly a niche area. The independent artist Johanna wrote and sung the lyrics to it. It is about the connection between mushroom and narrator (listen to the sound sample by clicking on the link). This cooperation was that successful, that the two artists who have known each other for more than 20 years, now think about recording an album together. Apart from the expedition into the world of mushroom sounds, the artist of Ulm made drawings of mushroom structures and spore prints. For this, she soaked mushrooms in oil paints and pressed then onto paper. After a while, the spores fell out of the mushroom hat and created a detailed image of the mushroom structures and with this a wonderful artwork. But what's most remarkable apart from concentrating on their work, enjoying the refuge and experiencing nature: the two artists didn't eat a single mushroom in the two weeks of their mushroom study!
Website Johanna
Hörproben Raphael

Legal notice |  Privacy Notice

Auch Webseiten brauchen Snacks!
Wir verwenden Cookies auf unserer Website, um Ihnen die relevanteste Erfahrung zu bieten, indem wir uns an Ihre Präferenzen erinnern und Besuche wiederholen. Indem Sie auf „Alle akzeptieren“ klicken, stimmen Sie der Verwendung ALLER Cookies zu. Sie können jedoch die „Cookie-Einstellungen“ besuchen, um eine kontrollierte Einwilligung zu erteilen.
Cookie EinstellungenAlle Akzeptieren
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analyticsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functionalThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessaryThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-othersThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performanceThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policyThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
SAVE & ACCEPT