Soundscape

Record by Sandipan Das and edited by Sarthak Yadav

The soundscape is aimed at recording the sounds of the wari, which are not limited to those produced in the form of music or through musical instruments. A devotee's experience of the music in a wari occurs while walking together. Numerous other sounds also become part of this auditory experience. These sounds create their own peculiar effect on the music being performed. The soundscape is an attempt to approximate this experience, capturing not only the music being performed but also the sounds of the road that blend with the music. Listeners are requested to imagine themselves walking through the crowd and stopping when something sounds interesting. As the person moves through the crowd, new motifs, thematic elements, and vocals emerge and transition into completely different sounds; however, certain sounds remain consistent throughout the experience, varying in loudness and density. This is an auditory experience of a sonic construction, which seeks to mimic the experience of a wari for the listener's convenience, while also urging them to experience it in person.