Port Hope Soundscapes is a project by Critical Mass: A Centre for Contemporary Art
The Hamilton Perambulatory Unit was commissioned by Critical Mass to create and develop immersive soundscape experiences played through a GPS-guided walking app in Port Hope.
The text on this map represents the 22 resulting soundscapes, produced through conversations with over two dozen Port Hopians of all ages. The soundscapes are collaged from of snippets of conversation, site field recordings and found sounds. Strata-Walking Port Hope provides a glimpse into the memories, stories, histories, and sonic environments of Port Hope.
Below is a sampling of some of the soundscapes.
Map/App Interface design and soundscape editing
by T.Ng-Chan
Drawings by Donna Akrey
Bandshell
In the park downtown is a bandshell, where Port Hopians gather in the summer to listen to music and play.
Main Street
Every town has a Main Street.
Factory
Some stories about the Factory…
This project was made possible with funding from Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Critical Mass: A Centre for Contemporary Art brings contemporary art to our community for all to experience because we believe art stirs our feelings and challenges how we see the world and our place within it. Their mission for the 2020 Port Hope Soundscapes project is to provide socially-engaged sound artists with an opportunity to play an active role in our community — creating art experiences that will help shape the cultural vibrancy of Port Hope.
http://criticalmassart.com/soundscape-project-overview/