BUDA'S BARRELS [EP]
a sonification of Budapest sourced from field recordings
“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.
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.
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. Three video's of this sound design process can be seen below.
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.
Project credits
All sounds sourced from field recordings made in Budapest on February 16th 2022
All recordings made by two condensor microphones in X/Y setup by Sem Zeeman and Leon Den Dulk
Artwork by Sem Zeeman and Vincent van der Geest
Track credits
01. "Buda's Barrels"
Sound design production and mix by OKIN-OMIS
Master by Lorenczi Aron
02. "Madách Imre"
Sound design, production and mix by OKIN-OMIS
Master by Lorenczi Aron
03. "A Soundwalk Through Budapest [47.499553° N, 19.054739° O]"
Sound design, production and mix by Sem Zeeman
Master by Lorenczi Aron
04. "Madách Imre - RONY Group Remix"
Sound design by OKIN-OMIS
Production and mix by RONY Group
Master by Temudo
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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.