CD, 16 page booklet, Colour printing, 2024

The architecture and cityscape of London remain largely unchanged, but its soundscape is constantly evolving and incredibly rich. London is truly a melting pot of diverse immigrant communities. On the streets, you hear the voices of people from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds navigating the bustling city—languages, accents, dialects, and tones blending together to form a distinctly London soundscape.

In this audio track, you’ll hear the most ordinary and familiar sounds of London: the rumble of train tracks, car horns, bike bells, laughter from pubs and cafés, chime of church bells, pigeons cooing, and the gentle splash of water against the riverbank. There’s also the sound of my footsteps or the passing dogs—their hurried breaths, the rustle of their leads, and their footsteps often announcing their presence before their owners come into view. As I walk over different surfaces—grass, concrete, or stone pavements—each step resonates with a distinct rhythm. These subtle sounds, often hidden in plain sight, are impossible to see but can be uncovered through careful listening. As we listen to a sound, meaning begins to emerge from it.

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