Recompositions was inspired by the location,
structure and function of Spagetti Junction. First opened
on 24th May 1972, Spagetti Junction is known as a comtemporary
symbol of Birmingham and as one of the busiest road networks
in Europe. Establishing connections with the site, the
work takes soundtracks from road movies as its starting
point. Films such as 'Paris Texas' and 'Mad Max' were
first considered and then, the idea of movement was expanded,
and tracks such as 'Europe Endless' by Kraftwerk and other
film themes were included. The scores were then transcribed
in reverse and arranged for new instrumentation. The process
of reversal links the location with the work both conceptually
and formally. The new sound piece moves simultaneously
forward and backward commenting and reflecting on the
function of an architectural structure and its embodiment
of symbolic optimism.
Listen to tracks from Recompositions: Reverse
Music
