Recording Instructions

Step 1:

Decide which theme you’d like to respond to:

The themes are:

• Record yourself describing what you can see out of your window.
• Record the sound of your friend, or someone whose story you think is worth saving.
• Record the sound of a place from the area you think may vanish
• Record yourself or someone else doing a job you don’t think will exist in a century’s time. 

Think about a sound that you can easily record, that is located in the Thames Estuary.  The sound can of be anything real and not manipulated 

Step 2

Once you have decided on which questions you’d like to respond to – and which sounds you’ll like to send – the next step is to record them. To do this, you can use a wide variety of phones – so don’t worry about not having the latest technology or apps. It may take you more than one attempt to capture the sound. So take your time and make sure you capture the sound that you want to submit. Remember if you are submitting responses to more than one theme, please record each response as a separate recording.

The below options highlight the most common features of phone systems We have included the most widely used phone systems – but we are aware there are others out there. Please get in touch with us if you need any help with this process.

You can of course also use other recording software. We just need a sound file from you – so unfortunately we cannot accept analogue forms of submission for this project.

iPhone

Voice Memo – open the app, press record – press stop once you’ve finished. Your sound file should then be visible on the home screen.

Whats App – open the app, add +447723486932  as a new contact, hold down the microphone symbol to make your recording.

Android

Recorder – open the app, press record – press stop once youve finished. Your sound file should then be visible on the home screen.

Whats App – open the app, add +447723486932 as a new contact, hold down the microphone symbol to make your recording.

Step 3

Write a sentence that best conveys your sound. Be literal – or be creative – but please keep it to one single sentence. Please write this down, include it as a text – and include it with your submission.

Step 4

Send your recording and description over to us. You can either use Whats App, use the below upload link  Upload an audio recording via this google form– or email across using info@theradiophonicworkshop.com 

If you have any questions or would like further help please email info@theradiophonicworkshop.com 

FAQ’s

When can I submit a sound? 

Our portal for public entries will open on the 4th July online

How can I  participate in the Youth Generator?

The Youth Generators were selected through an open call – and all spaces are now filled.

How do I submit a sound?

You can submit a sound online or through your phones. You will be able to upload a recording to this website through a special portal. You can also use your phone to submit recordings through whatsapp.

What can I submit?

You can submit a single recording lasting no more than 2 mins. The sounds will need to connect with one of the following 3:

• Record yourself describing what you can see out of your window.
• Record the sound of your friend, or someone whose story you think is worth saving.
• Record the sound of a place from the area you think may vanish
• Record yourself or someone else doing a job you don’t think will exist in a century’s time. 

You will also be asked to submit a single sentence to describe the sound.

What will happen to each sound submitted?

Each sound will be archived and used as part of a series of new artworks. Every sound will be used in at least one artwork.

Can the public submit music or voices of people?

You can submit any sound that you want to save – including music, voices, or other. You will need to record the sound yourselves

Are there restrictions on what can be submitted?

The restrictions are around the size of the file (no more than 1GB) and the length of the recording ( 2 mins. Please do not use offensive words in text or sounds.

What will the composition sound like?

The final composition will be long-form – it will include every sound submitted. It will not include further instrumentation – however, it will be a coherent work in itself.

What else will be in the Sound Ark?

The Radiophonic Institute will be commissioning a number of artworks. These will include a series of new sound works from the Youth Generators, a series of poems using the deposited text which will be compiled into a publication and a visual artwork to contain the works. These works are all in development.

What will happen to the piece? 

The sound and written works will be housed in an ‘Ark’, and deposited into the ground at a carefully selected location. There will be instructions to the  landowner – or manager of the premises to keep the Ark in place until 2122.