Work in Progress Notes from one of our selected artists.
Our world has some wonderful sounds, but we rarely take the time to notice them. “Take your Ears for a Walk “ invites you to experience this often overlooked element of the world around you.Intense listening can become meditative, and as you become tuned in, the brain naturally begins to separate sounds, heightening directionality. Smaller sounds are perceived and the world is turned into a multi directional soundscape .The locations have been carefully chosen to reflect various elements of naturally occurring phenomena of Conwy, as well as the many sounds of the festival itself. Each site will provide a unique experience.
This piece is inspired by when I did some sound recording around Conwy for “Y Twr” by Ed Wright 3 years ago. I went on a sonic adventure in and around the town walls and what started as a basic recording project became an emotional journey. As I grew up in Conwy I found that many sounds had not changed from when I was a child, bringing back so many memories. I discovered “my Conwy “ and indeed a large part of me through these sounds
