The Sounds Tapper
A microscope turned recording device that allows us to hear the micro-sounds of Bengaluru’s water. Just like a turntable needle that scans the grooves of a vinyl record, the needles of this modified microscope are in direct contact with the vibrating water membrane. It plays the sound of oscillating pulses generated by bacteriological and chemical reactions taking place in the water.
Water samples were from collected from the following lakes:
Bagalagunte lake
Rachenahalli lake
Thirumenahalli lake
Kogilu lake
Abbigere lake
Avalahalli lake
Ramagondanahalli lake
Hebbal lake
Kattigenahalli lake
Harohalli lake
About the Artist
In his search for the essence of auditory perception, Steven Tevels aims to develop a personal sonographic language; an individual means of ‘composing’. A search for newer presentations of ‘sound’ and the development of other media than the most conventional ‘loudspeaker’ that we have used for decades. Simply put, sound is an essential and logical component of his working resources. Sound is a primary, essential requirement of music. Sounds in which we can no longer discern pitch are called ‘noise’. What is perceived as music is determined by conventions.
Connected Programmes
New Frontiers in Water Science by Veena Srinivasan- a public lecture on the need for interdisciplinary approach to water science
X-filtration by Krithika Ramachander - a workshop on using plant tissues to filter water