FJORD & BÆLT is an open research lab in Kerteminde, Denmark that investigates the local marine ecosystems of the Great Belt. For its permanent exhibition, we composed a soundscape echoing the natural forces influencing underwater life.
Our Role Sound concept, Music Composition & Production, Sound design, Data Sonification, Mix& Master, On-site Implementation // Client Fjord&Baelt Museum // Exhibiton Design and Scenography ART+COM Studios // Year 2017
The structure of our composition was based on environmental data recorded close to the research station in 2016. For the piece we translated different variables - like the moon phase or sea level pressure into musical structures and forms. The four-hour composition passes through all recorded data of 2016 and sonifies the entire year in an acoustic time lapse, where a day lasts40 seconds and a month 20 minutes.
In line with our exploration of sonification detailed in our article 'Unveiling Meaning Through Music,' this project reveals hidden ecological patterns through sound, enabling visitors to emotionally connect with and better understand the underwater world. By converting scientific observations into sensory experiences, Fjord & Bælt highlights the profound ability of music and sound to communicate complex narratives and foster deeper environmental awareness.
