KaTRyzex

"The field recording made me think of the mixing of worlds and common points of convergence. I used the sound recordings as textures and looped sections to find some rhythmic movement, which worked as a guide to the arpeggios to follow.

"In this piece, I explore the concept of migration and how sounds can make a space feel like home. For instance, the sounds of a busy street or the calls of bird species native to your area can evoke a sense of familiarity. New environments can often be overwhelming, leading us to seek comfort in familiar elements such as language or food to create a sense of home.

"I approached this theme by contrasting the intense, unfamiliar sounds of new surroundings with the calming sounds that remind us of home. Many current migrations are driven by oppression, persecution, and violence, contributing to an increasingly dystopian world. I also examine the journey from a state of ease to one of chaos, highlighting the pervasive sense of hopelessness and apathy that often surrounds us." 

Serbian refugee house recording reimagined by Ng'at Maler.

Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world’s first collection of the sounds of human migration. 

For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration