"I originally picked this sample because it reflected my research interest in pedestrianism. Listening back, I was wondering what the volume of conversation and impression of sociality around the Vatican that was captured in the sample might mean....at the same time, I had the idea of incorporating the Angelus bells which still ring twice a day in Dublin. Similarly, everyday life happens around these calls to prayer in Ireland. They form a backdrop to my walking around Dublin 7. Even if they are largely ignored, they are necessarily part of the city's sonic architecture. "While typically they are thought of as a call to individual reflection, I recently read a piece which suggested they should be considered a call to collective prayer which seems like a more productive way to consider it. In both the Vatican sample and the everyday experience of the Angelus bell, there's a constant struggle between the contemplativeness both are supposed to represent and the pace and raucousness of modern life. The musical composition tries to reflect some of that struggle...Music might even represent a better means than prayer of bringing people together for collective expression." Piazza San Pietro, Vatican City reimagined by Social Romantic. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

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