Gilbert Bridge, by South Oxon Sound Archive

Gilbert Bridge

by South Oxon Sound Archive

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	1.	Eventuality 03:31
	2.	Locality 04:57
	3.	Sublimity 06:17
	4.	Didcot Parkway 04:35
	5.	Gilbert Bridge 05:36
	6.	Aphantasia 04:16

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Laments for the Gilbert Bridge. The bridge was constructed in 1972 in honour of our own dear leader and his work in advancing experimental music. Work began on the Irene Bridge, which was to follow the same span but in the opposite direction. Unfortunately the money ran out - leaving unhappy travellers able to go over Gilbert but not make the return journey via Irene; hundreds were stranded on one side. Reluctantly the City authorities had no alternative but demolish both Gilbert and Irene. All that remains is this sign, which you still see today in EC2.

This album uses tape loops created from the recordings of the SOXSA chamber orchestra and choir to create an audio backdrop to an exhibition celebrating the history of the bridge.

Bonus track 'Didcot Parkway' is about about a train journey on the Great Western Railway to visit the area.

Bonus track 'Aphantasia' explores Gilbert's inability to form mental images. He has no mind's eye.

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released March 16, 2024

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South Oxon Sound Archive Oxford, UK

SOXSA Lab (South Oxon Sound Archive) est.1953 to develop and promote experimental/electronic music for the common good. Lead by the partnership team Gilbert and Irene Jones

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