Research

Ultrared Sound Research

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In creating a sound piece, I was reminded of my work with Ultrared that I took part in last year as a member of Reading Care. In collaborating with Ultra-red, I was able to engage with their critical analysis of sound, particularly their process in which 'audiences are invited to engage in a performative re-composition of the material generated throughout the investigation, adding their own reflections as a contribution to a common analysis'.[1] As such, after the creation of 'Enclosed' I surveyed a range of people using Ultra-red's own questions as inspiration. The following questions were used: 

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1) What is it you are hearing? Asking this question encourages listeners to explore the components of the sound, and gradually eases them into more artistic listening.

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2) What does the sound actually sound like? This question encourages participants to engage with the quality of the sound and explore it’s more obvious components.

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3): What memories or experiences do you hear from the sound? This question allows for a deeper listening, and encourages participants to explore their own responses and engage creatively with the work

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4): How does the sound make you feel? This question allows the participant to explore their emotional response.

 

[1] Tate, ‘Ultra-red:We Come From Your Future’, 2008, < https://www.tate.org.uk/intermediaart/ultra-red.shtm> [Accessed 4th March 2022].

 

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