Between the human and more-than-human
Mar 23, 06:50 PM
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"I was struck by the phrase in the description of the field recording—human and more-than-human—which is a philosophical concept at the core of my artistic work. I saw this coincidence as a sign of fate, and, in complex and sometimes contradictory ways, I feel deeply connected to Venice.
"We exist within complex soundscapes where the boundary between human and non-human is more fluid than we often perceive. My project explores this relationship through sound, recording and transforming the acoustic environment of urban and tourist spaces to reveal the interactions between voices, architecture, natural elements, and machines.
"I begin with the idea that places are not merely backdrops for human activity but sonic ecosystems in which materials, atmospheric phenomena, and non-human presences play an active role.
"Human voices are fragmented into textures, the sound of water becomes a rhythmic pulse, architectural surfaces reveal hidden resonances. This process is not merely a sonic manipulation but an attempt to shift our focus from human presence to the polyphony of the environment, challenging our perceptual centrality.
"The result is a sound map in constant evolution, a sonic landscape that disrupts our listening habits and invites us to perceive the city not just as a human domain, but as a living sonic organism where every element has a voice.
"I processed the audio track through a resonator, transforming it into a kind of ethereal organ. Then, I used granular synthesis to shape the footsteps into echoes, as if they were resonating from the future."
Rialto Bridge, Venice reimagined by Giacomo Vanelli.
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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.
Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage
"We exist within complex soundscapes where the boundary between human and non-human is more fluid than we often perceive. My project explores this relationship through sound, recording and transforming the acoustic environment of urban and tourist spaces to reveal the interactions between voices, architecture, natural elements, and machines.
"I begin with the idea that places are not merely backdrops for human activity but sonic ecosystems in which materials, atmospheric phenomena, and non-human presences play an active role.
"Human voices are fragmented into textures, the sound of water becomes a rhythmic pulse, architectural surfaces reveal hidden resonances. This process is not merely a sonic manipulation but an attempt to shift our focus from human presence to the polyphony of the environment, challenging our perceptual centrality.
"The result is a sound map in constant evolution, a sonic landscape that disrupts our listening habits and invites us to perceive the city not just as a human domain, but as a living sonic organism where every element has a voice.
"I processed the audio track through a resonator, transforming it into a kind of ethereal organ. Then, I used granular synthesis to shape the footsteps into echoes, as if they were resonating from the future."
Rialto Bridge, Venice reimagined by Giacomo Vanelli.
———————
This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.
Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage