Lawrence English’s new album “ Even the horizon has limits. Scheduled for release from own label on January 31st Room 40an excerpt of which was published today. Listen below.
“Place is an evolving, subjective experience of space,” English said in a statement. “Space has the opportunity of place, which we create from moment to moment and is shaped by our sense-making methods.The architectural and material features of space may remain constant to some extent. But the people, objects, atmospheres, and encounters that fill it will forever be destroyed in memory.”
Introducing the LP, the artist elaborated as follows:
I believe that sound haunts architecture.
It is one of the truly magical interactions brought about by the immateriality of sound. It is also something that has fascinated us since time immemorial. It’s not hard to imagine our early ancestors calling out to each other and exulting in the cavernous, dark cathedrals that provided wonder and safety for them.
Nowadays, the way sound occupies space, the so-called liquid architecture, is just as extraordinary, albeit often dominated by functionality and form. But beyond those constraints, how sound functions in the physical world lies at the foundation of our understanding of music, and even extends to the broader church that we know as the canon of sound art. exists inside.
Even The Horizon Knows It Bounds is a record born out of these relationships. In a direct sense, this record is the product of curator Jonathan Wilson’s invitation to create a sonic environment that mirrors the Naara Badu building at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The building’s name, which means “seeing the water” in the Gadigal language, opened in 2022, and the artwork was offered as a tinge of ambiance to visitors walking through the building throughout the year.
This is also a record born out of an awareness of the porosity of sound, particularly as a means of collaboration. This work was born out of generosity and sonic unity. Even ‘The Horizon Knows Its Bounds’ is not only comprised of my sounds, but also the sounds of incredible artists who have worked in the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ orbit. Players include Amby Downs, Chris Abrahams, Chuck Johnson, Claire Rousey, Dean Hurley, Jim O’Rourke, J.W. Payton, Madeline Kocoras, Norman Westberg, Stephen Vitiello, and Vanessa Tomlinson. Contains.
The piece was built around two long-form sound prompts to which each musician responded and contributed. These materials are there when they are digested into the final piece you hear. This work would not have existed without the significant contributions of the artists, and I am extremely grateful to each of them.
Even the horizon has limits Cover artwork:
Source: Our Culture – ourculturemag.com
