Sounds and Stories of Bukit Panjang
Stepped HDBs found in Bukit Panjang, designed after staggering rice fields as a callback to Bukit Panjang’s Malay name “Long Hill”. PHOTO: SHOPHOUSE & CO
Shownotes: Podscape Bukit Panjang
Episode 2, Community Gardens, Kekou Mien, and HDBs
Summary
In this episode, we explore together with Dan and Rebecca, our personal stories of living in Bukit Panjang. Introducing our creative collaborator for this season, sound artist Ng Sze Min of Artwave Studio, who shares about her passion to create a connection between people through an audio experience.
Also in this episode:
How sounds play a key role in the PODSCAPE Podcast
Aspirations for PODSCAPE from Sze Min/ Artwave Studio
How sounds play a key role in the PODSCAPE Podcast
The inspirations behind capturing the soundscapes of Bukit Panjang
The unique elements of Bukit Panjang that makes it distinctly different from other neighbourhoods
“It’s great if a family could have the chance to discuss all of their memories in person, as some may not have heard each others’ stories before. It would make the project very special if this conversation could be recorded. ”
“Sound has a beautiful quality where it cuts through all the noise.”
ABOUT PODSCAPE
PODSCAPE - Sounds & Stories of The City is a creative placemaking engagement tool, a community collaboration platform and a public space catalyst. Comprising of a travelling mobile recording booth and a podcast, it aims to foster a sense of community through the shared experiences of recording and preserving the memories the stories of the neighbourhood.
It made its debut season in Bukit Panjang on 14th and 21st of March 2020 at National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood March 2020.
Made with love
Produced by Shophouse & Co.
This season is hosted by Dan & Rebecca of Litolabs with editing and sound design by Artwave Studio and branding design by TOFU.
PODSCAPE is first commissioned under the National Arts Council’s Arts In Your Neighbourhood March 2020.
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