Amplify
Recording(s), Programme Notes and Interactive Tools - Amplifying Artistic Voices
I am listening to …
music from the trptk catalogue, which a friend suggested to me, and it is outstanding. There’s so much amazing music and beautifully curated tracklists to be discovered in each genre, though the borders are fluid as you might expect from such a label. Their state-of-the-art recording techniques are impressive and have such an immersive draw, pulling you in.
I listened to the album Breathmark, by pianist Suejin Jung, and her take on Jaroslaw Kapuśińcski’s audio-visual composition Side Effect. The music follows ten short videos, each shot 150 meters above ground in Poland by photographer and pilot Kacper Kowalski.
You can find the images on Kapuśińcski’s website together with the music or hear it on the trptk’s page. And whilst you are there, don’t miss Until heard, the opening track of this album, which I think somehow summarises the ethos of this label.
Our goal is to create immersive experiences through sound. By creating an acoustic hologram, our recordings give you the illusion of being at the world’s most beautiful concert halls and churches … we choose our artists not just by their ability to amaze us. We’re eager to collaborate with musicians and composers who walk that fine line between renewing genres and connecting to audiences… (trptk)
Check out their catalogue and get lost. I did.
I am reading…
programme notes. Still staying with trptk, I very much like their liner notes, too. The ones I have read were all very personal, the artist’s character and temperament showing through. These texts were also very accessible, meaning they can be understood by those new to the genre as much as they are enjoyable for the expert listener.
I do not mind the odd expert description and am definitely not one for dumbing it all down or going with the lowest common denominator, but there is an artful way to draw in a wider audience, entertain, educate and inform, whilst keeping artistic authenticity. Let’s have more of that, and less jargon. It might take longer to put together, but it is worth it. New audiences will feel more welcome!
And you never know - these texts could become collectible treasures again.
I am looking at …
this beautiful Arts Impact Explorer. This interactive wheel visually illustrates the diverse ways the arts intersect with various sectors, helping users explore and communicate the vital impact of the arts on society.
To get the full effect, you need to go to the website and hover over one of the sections of the chart to access the resources, including impact points, sample projects, and relevant publications.
It also offers a fact sheet tool that allows you to put together your own case, helping you to present tailored information.
This wheel is an instrument for artists, educators and arts advocates to inform decision-makers and the public about the vital role and impact of the arts in their region.
While the platform is primarily tailored to the U.S. context, its structured approach to illustrating the intersectionality of arts and societal sectors provides a really valuable framework that can be informative and helpful for arts professionals globally.​
Let’s keep pushing boundaries, sparking curiosity, and fostering connections.
Till next time,
Kirsten