OKIN-OMIS - BUDA'S BARRELS [EP]
“Buda’s Barrels” is the first release by field recordist and sound designer OKIN-OMIS. The record is an auditory representation of his field-recording session in the capitol of Hungary, Budapest on February 16th 2022. This so-called sonification of Budapest is created by several recorded one-shots and ambiances from the city.
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OKIN-OMIS explored Budapest through sound, embarking on journey as a sound collector to capture audio from various locations. He embraced the auditory realm as a powerful gateway to his creative process and drew inspiration from the city’s background, history, objects, materials and character. Each recording holds a story within, providing a glimpse into the specific time it was collected.
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Besides the field-recording session and common tourist activities, OKIN-OMIS visited multiple techno clubs which were the inspiration for the first two tracks on the record. The percussive main frame of these tracks is based around several barrels he found in the street Madách Imre út.
Therefore the project is called “Buda’s Barrels”, as well as the first track. The second track is called “Madách Imre”, because of the location of these barrels. The recorded street ambiances form the basis of the intro, interludes, and outro in both tracks. Musical and melodic elements in these tracks, such as pads, synths and several effects, are also designed from these ambiances.​
This collection of raw material from Budapest results in unique auditory experiences and a distinctive artistic expression. By converting these surroundings into machines, “Buda’s Barrels” results in a sonic landscapes that immerse listeners in danceable sonifications of biotic rhythms and organic textures.
​Sound design, production and mix ​by OKIN-OMIS
Master by Lorenczi Aron​​
​Sound design, production and mix ​by OKIN-OMIS
Master by Lorenczi Aron​
​Sound design, production and mix ​by Sem Zeeman
Master by Lorenczi Aron​
​Sound design by OKIN-OMIS
Production and mix ​by RONY Group
Master by Temudo
Sound design, production and mix by OKIN-OMIS // Field recordings by Sem Zeeman and Leon Den Dulk // Master by Lorenczi Aron
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"A Soundwalk Through Budapest [47.499553° N, 19.054739° O]" is part of the project "Buda's Barrels", released under Sem's organic dance alias, OKIN-OMIS. Besides the soundwalk, the record contains three dance tracks.
The project “Buda’s Barrels” is a sonification of Budapest and created by several recorded one-shots and ambiences from the city. The empty barrels, also mentioned in the soundwalk description, form the main percussive framework of the project.
This collection of raw material from Budapest results in unique auditory experiences and a distinctive artistic expression. By converting these surroundings into machines, “Buda’s Barrels” results in a sonic landscapes that immerse listeners in danceable sonifications of biotic rhythms and organic textures.
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