Composer-improviser David Leikam performs live on a NS Design 6-string fretless electric cello, creating fully improvised music in the moment. Born with cerebral palsy, David uses music as his language of expression, transforming cutting-edge sound techniques and technology into evolving sonic landscapes.

In this episode of Silicon Valley Spotlight, composer-improviser David Leikam transforms the Moog Rogue synthesizer into a vessel of raw expression. Known as a sonic architect, David blends instinct and experimentation to craft soundscapes that challenge the limits of modern improvisation—where every tone is alive with emotion, movement, and boundless creative energy.

What if the everyday objects around you — a spring, a pipe, a piece of metal — could sing? In this episode of Silicon Valley Spotlight, we explore the mind of Bryan Day, an experimental sound artist, inventor, and performer who transforms found materials into mesmerizing sound sculptures. From tinkering with discarded electronics to performing with self-built instruments, Bryan challenges how we define music, noise, and art. 🔍 Inside this SV Spotlight episode: How Bryan Day