Catalogue of Soundscape Intervention

Ellen Reid Soundwalk

ELLEN REID SOUNDWALK WAS FIRST LAUNCHED IN NEW YORK CITY AND HAS SINCE EXPANDED TO OTHER CITIES.

The Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK is a location-based audio experience that uses music and sound to create an immersive journey through different neighborhoods in participating cities. Initiated by composer Ellen Reid, the project was first launched in New York City in November 2019 and has since expanded to other cities.

Golden Gate Park. SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Photo credit: Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK [1]
Golden Gate Park. SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Photo credit: Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK [1]
University of California Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES. Photo credit: Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK [1]
University of California Los Angeles, LOS ANGELES. Photo credit: Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK [1]
Griffith Park Map, LOS ANGELES. Photo credit: Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK [1]
Griffith Park Map, LOS ANGELES. Photo credit: Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK [1]
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November 2019
November 2019

CONTEXT

The Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK project is a location-based audio experience that uses music and sound to create an immersive journey through different neighborhoods in participating cities. The soundwalk is an app-based experience that users can download and listen to while walking through specific locations.
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INTERVENTION STRATEGIES

The Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK project employs a soundscape strategy that uses original music, field recordings, and sound effects to create an immersive sonic journey reflecting the distinctive character and history of each neighborhood. The aim is to transport the listener to various places and times, and establish a stronger connection to the environment by enhancing the sense of place [1].

References

[1] Ellen Reid Soundwalk.  Retrieved 13th March 2023, from https://www.ellenreidsoundwalk.com/

Entry submitted by: Xiaochao Chen