mêtis_guildford
instructions: travel to the University of Surrey's campus (directions). make your way to the large field (map). upon approach, use the radioaporee app ('start walk', then select 'mêtis_guildford') to navigate to the installation (pictured left).
from the app screen you will see the the area containing the sound installation and the locations of the audio files. explore and play-back the sounds in the space by moving through it. walking quickly will increase the mix between recordings, slowing and stopping with decrease/stop the mix. avoid looking at the phone, engage with the space as you listen. set the volume level so there is a merging between the audio file and the soundscape around you. alternatively, you might also explore drowning out the ambient soundscape altogether.
technical: hold the phone to one side keeping a finger on the screen to prevent time-outs. you are advised to use the 'sync sounds' option beforehand.
further details: mêtis
instructions: travel to the University of Surrey's campus (directions). make your way to the large field (map). upon approach, use the radioaporee app ('start walk', then select 'mêtis_guildford') to navigate to the installation (pictured left).
from the app screen you will see the the area containing the sound installation and the locations of the audio files. explore and play-back the sounds in the space by moving through it. walking quickly will increase the mix between recordings, slowing and stopping with decrease/stop the mix. avoid looking at the phone, engage with the space as you listen. set the volume level so there is a merging between the audio file and the soundscape around you. alternatively, you might also explore drowning out the ambient soundscape altogether.
technical: hold the phone to one side keeping a finger on the screen to prevent time-outs. you are advised to use the 'sync sounds' option beforehand.
further details: mêtis