Jason Singh - Moonscales
“Jason gave the perfect performance.” Brian Eno
Moonscales is an immersive audio-visual installation by sound artist Jason Singh, consisting of eight spatialised soundscapes set around a suspended replica of the moon, utilising the 360 d&b Soundscape system at Kings Place.
Representing the eight lunar cycles of the moon, each soundscape has been created using bio data from a ring of Ash trees (now deceased due to Ash dieback disease), field recordings of wildlife, aquatic environments, vocal textures, analogue and digital effects and processing.
The immersive experience aims to share a holistic awareness of the climate crisis through compositions derived from living organisms. And to explore the life cycles of human movement, nature transformation and change, through contemplation and deep listening.
This event will last approximately 40 minutes. You will be welcome to move around the room during the installation and there will be a mixture of chairs and beanbags for seating.
Moonscales was originally commissioned by WOMAD Festival.
Jason Singh is sound artist, nature beatboxer, producer, dj, curator, facilitator and performer.
Jason’s life and work is rooted in listening. He follows a multi-sensory and cross-species approach to sound and music. His creative output is an exploration of the natural world, voice and a wide range of music technologies. Works includes live performance, immersive installations, studio recordings, music for film and theatre, deep listening and well being experiences, sound walks, broadcasts, music workshops, podcasts, soundtapes and immersive DJ sets.
Collaborations and commissions include a diverse range of organisations and artists including BBC, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, V&A Museum, Earthshot Prize, WOMAD, Kew Gardens, Chester Zoo, SONOS, Luke Jerram, BFI, Celtic Connections, RNLI, National Trust, Tate Britain, Nitin Sawhney, George Ezra, Big Narstie, Yazz Ahmed, Shabaka Hutchings, Sebastian Rochford, Leafcutter John, Graham Massey (808 State), Natacha Atlas, Sarathy Korwar, Talvin Singh and Rokia Traore to name just a few.
“Jason gave the perfect performance to illustrate what I always want to say about Art: it’s about making things that create feelings in people, important feelings that they might otherwise forget about.” Brian Eno
“The human sampler” Cerys Matthews, 6 Music
“Strange, otherworldly music” Robert Macfarlane
“Incredible musician” Nitin Sawhney