Ellen’s spellin’s unco queer
She his ae wye o spellin ‘heer’
An twa-three wyes of spellin ‘gear’
An neen of them’s the richt wye.
Phyllis Goodall
John and Chris are two versatile musicians, proficient in brass instruments, electronic media, DJing, composition, dance, performance and the carnyx – an ancient wind instrument. They joined Deveron Projects as artists in residence in autumn 2004.
What does Huntly sound like? We are aware of this whether we are passing through, working, living or playing here. But what would a sound poem of Huntly sound like – rather than a musical interpretation? Working with sounds that refer to the past and the present of the area, how will these everyday sounds reflect the character of Huntly and the North East – often represented by the native Doric culture and tongue?
Poemes Electroniques
Project Report
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