Sound mosaics for a broken world

By Adrian Newton

Our world is breaking. Ecosystems are collapsing, our house is burning. But we can fix it like a mosaic, sticking it back together piece by piece. Here's a soundtrack for the recovery process, incorpo... more

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The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

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January 28, 2023 Dark dawn, bright future
Focusing on the work of sound artist David Rogers, particularly his recent activities documenting the dawn chorus of birdsong. The programme features an excerpt from a recent collaborative performance with Stephanie Rogers, entitled 'Dark dawn, bright future', which marked the 60th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson's landmark book 'Silent Spring'. It also includes an excerpt from another performance, 'Sounds in the garden', featuring a collaboration with Marcus Leadley. Further information on David's work can be found on these links: https://divacontemporary.bandcamp.com/music and http://www.electricbackroom.org.uk/index.html
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November 26, 2022 Sonic rewild
Profiling the work of environmental sound artist Harry Ovington, and his Sonic Rewild project. You can find out more about Harry's work on his homepage, https://sonicrewild.co.uk/.
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November 06, 2022 Solastalgia
A sound mosaic exploring solastalgia, which is a form of emotional or existential distress caused by environmental change. It has also been described as "the homesickness you have when you are still at home", reflecting a sense of loss about the changes that are occurring in the places where we live. But what about its converse, solaphilia? This refers to a love of place. Might this offer some hope for the future?
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October 02, 2022 Decomposition - recomposition
In ecosystems, decomposition is a vital ecological process, which enables the recycling of organic materials to support new growth and recovery. But what might it mean in the digital domain?
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September 11, 2022 100 beaches
A mosaic of sounds recorded on 100 beaches from around the world. All of these beaches are threatened by sea level rise associated with global heating. It has been forecast that by 2100, half of the world's sandy beaches could have disappeared.
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August 02, 2022 Learning deep listening
According to Pauline Oliveros, 'deep listening' offers a way to connect with the acoustic environment, by going beneath the surface of what is heard, and by exploring the relationships between sounds, both natural and technological. This podcast documents an attempt to develop a deep listening practice, by conducting some of the exercises presented in Oliveros's book 'Deep listening: a composers sound practice'.
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June 19, 2022 Soundwood
Many musical instruments, such as guitars, clarinets and violins, are made from tree species that are threatened with extinction. Rather than contributing to the biodiversity crisis, might there be ways in which music could help solve this problem? With contributions from composer and clarinettist Karen Wimhurst (https://www.karenwimhurst.co.uk/) and forester / musician Robin Walter (https://www.livingwithtrees.co.uk/).
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May 13, 2022 Pay attention to Crucial Listening
An interview with musician, author and podcaster Jack Chuter, exploring how sound art and experimental music can help save the world. Or at least, how they can enrich people's lives. The discussion mostly focuses on Jack's own podcast, Crucial Listening, which explores important records chosen by leading sound makers. You can find out more about Crucial Listening, and the equally wonderful Attn:Magazine that Jack curates, on this link: https://www.attnmagazine.co.uk/category/cruciallistening
And some of Jack's own music, which we also discuss, is available here: https://chuter.bandcamp.com/
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March 26, 2022 Rewild your ears
Rewilding is about letting nature recover from the impacts of people. Here we explore the ideas and practice of rewilding through a discussion with Sam Rose, who is a nature conservation consultant and rewilding specialist. Sam is currently documenting different rewilding projects through photography and a podcast; you can find out more about his work here: https://www.whatifyoujustleaveit.info/. But what does rewilding sound like?
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February 12, 2022 I am sitting under a tree
Exploring the work of the composer Alvin Lucier, and its relevance to environmental sound art.
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FAQs about Sound mosaics for a broken world:

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The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.