On Air - On Site : 48 Hours of Radio Art

Aired on May 25th 13:30 CEST 2025
Undersün / Circular Void / Oyuun Tuule – Tunnel
Genre: Soundscape Composition
Duration: 30 min
A sonic adventure revealing the unique acoustic properties of a tunnel under construction near Batumi, in the Adjara region of Georgia. This tunnel can be seen as part of the modern "Silk Road", passing through Georgia, Turkey, and onward to Europe, becoming an important transit hub in the context of global capitalism between Asia and Europe. However, the project brings with it the destruction of natural landscapes, destroying ecosystems and affecting local communities, benefiting only large corporations and countries interested in transportation flows.

Sound artists Oyuun Tuule, Circular Void, and Undersün recorded their performances in the tunnel's acoustics, using homemade instruments like the didgeridoo and clarinet, as well as folk instruments such as the khomus and talharpa. Their compositions explore the sonic qualities of cymbals and vocal practices, including throat singing. These recordings immerse listeners in a spiritual experience, blending ritual music with avant-garde improvisation and creating an industrial atmosphere filled with the tunnel’s sound reflections.

The project emphasizes how infrastructural changes impact nature and culture, prioritizing economic interests over the preservation of ecosystems and the well-being of local communities. These changes demonstrate the large-scale consequences at the intersection of modernity and tradition, raising questions about the cost of development in the context of globalization and gentrification.

Featuring:

Highland Sound

Highland Sound is a multidisciplinary research platform based in Tbilisi, Georgia, dedicated to supporting emerging artists in exile.

Undersün – handmade didgeridoo, vocals, throat singing
Circular Void – handmade clarinet, talharpa
Oyuun Tuule – khomus, cymbals

Recorded in September 2024 in Batumi, Georgia

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The 2025 edition will be broadcast online from 8 pm on May 23 to 8 pm on May 25 (CET)