KWMC commissioned an artist and composer, Miriam Quick to create a sonic artwork as a response to the data collected from the low cost DIY air quality sensors. Miriam analysed the data and used a process called sonification to convert data into sound to compose the music to Bristol Burning – a dub track, which not only paid homage to the cultural heritage of St.Paul’s, but portrayed the fluctuating air [pollution levels through an unnerving drone sound. Bristol Burning is supported by lyrics and vocals by Bristol hip-hip artist, T. Relly.
The lyrics were based on Relly’s interpretation of the voices of the people in St. Paul’s as captured during the KWMC workshop with the inner-city families.
Vocals for this track were recorded with members from the public during a workshop with the artists, where participants also shared the experience of understanding data through movement and sound.
Read more about how the artist created the sonic artwork: Bristol Burning. Artists’ blog: Miriam Quick about how she made the track.
Listen about the motivations and the process of the artists in this interview between artists and KWMC during a showcase event in November 2022.
The music video to support the track, Bristol Burning was created by filmmakers Rosana Warshawski and Esme Warren, as a celebration of the local heritage of St. Paul’s, and elevating the voices of people living in St. Paul’s.
Listen to the interview with the artists here
Link to Miriam Quick:
Link to: T. Relly