The tremolo project brings together scientific research on insect vibrational communication and an artistic interpretation in the form of sound art. It is situated within a broader ecological and urban spatial context. Through sonorities that travel through natural materials (leaves, branches, soil …) and objects (buildings, roads, caves …), the musicians reveal bodily layers of communication that are largely inaudible to the human ear. The scientific analysis of the sonic material is crucial, as it provides the musicians with a verified insight into the sound matter. Some sounds are identified in this process as already processed and classified, while many are completely new even for the scientist. Often, a sound’s character resembles already classified sounds and, with the help of other identification procedures, is recorded as a new entry in the list. At other times, it is not entirely clear whether the source is natural at all, since the sounds are captured in an urban environment where many factors influence their occurrence. This intertwining of scientific and artistic approaches, where science provides a strong basis for the creation of sound art, is a form of creative collaboration that brings more complex creative processes closer to a broader audience.
Cona, 2025