'Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK': Music for hiking around Griffith Park, curated just for you
Ever wanted to augment your natural experiences with a custom-curated soundtrack? Ellen Reid's new app "Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK," created in partnership with the UCLA Center for the Art of Performance, guides listeners through Griffith park with GPS-enabled compositions that change as you traverse over 20 miles of trails.
"Picture yourself hiking in Griffith Park up to the observatory. You hear people talking, a dog’s leash jingling, birds chirping, and your shoes crunching on the dirt. Then a chorus of voices swells and there are faint sounds of heavy breathing underneath, almost in sync with your own breath. Then the strums of a harp come in.
Ellen Reid scored more than 20 miles of trails throughout Griffith Park for her app called "Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK." The music is GPS-enabled, so what you hear is based on your specific location in the park. The music is created by composer and sound artist Ellen Reid. She’s scored more than 20 miles of trails throughout Griffith Park for her app called "Ellen Reid SOUNDWALK."
How it works: You download the app on your phone before heading to the park. You hit play when you’re at the trailhead. The music is GPS-enabled, so what you hear is based on your specific location in the park. It’s like a curated soundtrack for your walk. "— Madeleine Brand, Mar. 1 2021
This post is an excerpt. Read the full article on the KRCW website.
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