A Sense Of Place

York Minster Nights - January 2010

2010-01-11T15:22:00.002Z

A Sense of Place was featured as part of York Minster Nights. You can see some images here:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/1328214@N23/pool/

Project Updates - New Remixes

2008-07-24T09:34:00.007+01:00

After a recent residency at the Sonic Arts Research Centre (SARC), Queen's University Belfast, Damian (working in the SARC Sonic Lab above) has prepared two new mixes of A Sense of Place [Revisited]. This has been prompted by recent reworkings of the piece for specific venues and a desire to have a 'definitive' version that can be easily used and installed in possible future locations. So we now have a new 5.1 mix suitable for DVD and a new stereo version to accompany it - both have involved a complete remix of the piece together with the addition of new material, mainly in the Bedern section.

John is going to be working with Damian on video material for this new version ready for final authoring to DVD. We're hoping to have a new presentation of the installation to coincide with the launch of Me, Myself and MRI in January 2009.

A Sense of Place [Revisited II] - Bedern

2008-03-17T21:07:00.002Z

A Sense of Place was 'performed' today at Bedern Hall, York as part of the Virtual Audio and Past Environments Conference.

A Sense of Place [Revisited II] is a redevelopment of the original piece, designed for more general presentation. The emphasis is now on the audio aspects of the work, with images of the original installation used to reinforce key themes and ideas. This version was specially reworked for Bedern Hall.

York Minster Impulse Responses

2006-11-24T17:28:00.006Z

A copy of the York Minster impulse responses are now available on the SpACE-Net website:

http://space-net.org.uk/node/50

Publication in Leonardo Magazine

2006-10-27T20:45:00.000+01:00

Sense of Place has featured in an article written for Leonardo Magazine by Dr Damian Murphy. Entitled 'Spatial Audio Measurement, Modeling and Composition' the article details the work of Damian's 18 month research Fellowship.

LEONARDO, Vol.39, No.5, pp.464-466, 2006

Feedback

2006-04-24T11:43:00.000+01:00

Feedback from one visitor:

"Been meaning to get in touch to say how much I enjoyed a Sense of Place. Thought it was a really powerful installation and I loved the piece of music you used in it. Out of all the pieces Renaissance commissioned I reckon it best fulfilled the criteria. So what's next...?!"

Comments from launch

2006-02-16T14:27:00.000Z

"I have been telling everyone I've met this morning to go up and see/ hear /experience it."

Finding Bootham Bar

2006-01-27T16:12:00.003Z

Here's a little map in case you need help in finding Bootham Bar:

Publicity Photos

2006-01-26T17:54:00.004Z

Kippa Matthews came in tonight to take some publicity photos of the final piece. Most feature Damian's iconic silhouette against the portcullis. It looks and sounds great at night, which is why we've arranged late night opening of the site.

The pictures included here show a couple of different sections of the piece. From top to bottom - the final movement (the Railway King) featuring fire and steam; and the first movement (The place where the Yew trees grow) with the more natural lighting effects.

Finding your place

2006-01-25T18:05:00.000Z

Maps of the city are projected on the walls of the Bar to show the exact point in history at the start of the three movements. Only the key elements are illustrated, namely the city walls, river, site of the Minster and the site of Bootham Bar.

On site - Final Adjustments

2006-01-24T17:50:00.000Z

Using our makeshift desk, we made the final alterations to the lighting scheme for the site. The mixing desk information was then transferred to a data card to be run in the loft area, together with the rest of the audio and control equipment.

Installation

2006-01-23T08:00:00.003Z

The main installation in Bootham Bar begins today. The lighting and audio system have to be attached to the structure and the control equipment installed in the loft area.

Unfortunately we need to close access to the walls to be able to do this safely. Not sure this will make use very popular with the tourists!

Creating a lighting track

2006-01-20T17:45:00.000Z

The lighting for the piece is going to be synchronised with the audio track. This means programming transitions for the lights, which will slowly move between two points in the space. The basic layout of the piece is being done in Impressions Gallery, before final adjustments are made onsite.

Lighting Tests

2006-01-18T17:41:00.000Z

Today we've been in Impressions Gallery working on the lighting and audio tracks. Here you can see us testing out the LED lighting battons that are going to go behind the portcullis.

Recording the Nave

2006-01-13T22:12:00.000Z

The Nave is a fantastic space to experience. Especially when being rested and at night.

Recording the bells

2006-01-13T19:38:00.011Z

Had to make a trek up to the bell tower to record the bells. This meant we got to see a few views that most visitors to the Minster don't get to see. Above is a view taken with my very poor camera phone. The blurring is probably from me shaking!

Recording York Minster

2006-01-13T16:17:00.001Z

Tonight is an epic stint in York Minster to take a new impulse response of the building. This time the Nave is being rested, which means that their won't be any chairs to affect the resonance.

We are also going up the bell tower to record the main chimes to use within the third movement.