“I transform sound in order to highlight its original contours and meanings, similar to the manner in which a caricaturist sharpens the contours and our perceptions of a person’s face.” – Hildegard Westerkamp
Welcome to Svietas – a radio show that delves deep into the world of soundscape composition. Named after the ancient Lithuanian word for “the World,” Svietas invites listeners on an immersive journey through the rich tapestry of environmental acoustics and engaging conversations with artists who use field recordings in their creative process.
From the whispers of nature to the urban cacophony, this show embraces the experience of perceiving everything hearable as … music?
In other words, soundscape composition, acoustic ecology, field recordings, Deep Listening, experimental and electroacoustic music, aesthetics of noise and other relevant fields are intended to be explored here. Just keep your ears open.
Svietas also provides a platform for artists to exhibit their techniques and creative insights through interviews and presentations of their works. If you use field recordings and soundscape elements in your artistic process, feel free to get in touch and and become a guest at Svietas show.