Group Sound Project

Frank, Ned, Nick

Location:
Houghton House Student Lounge

Visuals:
Simple sign saying sit back and enjoy the lounge near the vending machines at the entrance to the lounge

Concept:
Our group sound project is a play on the concept of a lounge. In most peoples mind a lounge is a place to sit down, relax, chat with friends, etc... Even the word lounge is a verb meaning to pass time idly. By placing a series of obnoxious and irritating noises in a lounge, we can completely destroy the effectiveness of the room to create a relaxing space. By making construction noises from behind a closed door, playing the sound of running water in the sink, and hearing a lawnmower pass by the window, the room will become a place where it is not easy to sit and lounge. Our Project will also get a lot of attention because of its location. During the art show people will fill this room to get there coffee, to sit and discuss the pieces they have seen or just because there lost. For this installation we are using 5 speakers to create an altered view of the lounge in Houghton House.