A freshwater sound-bath that explores the watery origins of our primordial selves - the perfect place to reflect during a busy symposium.

Centred around a multichannel audio meditation on underwater soundscapes, it brings Darwin's concept that humans emerged from a "warm little pool" into an aural reality. Within these pools we encounter Earth's earliest biorhythms - the photosynthetic rhythms of aquatic plants that continue to be fundamental to human existence. Featuring hydrophone recordings from an array of ponds, lakes and rivers, the installation explores the diversity of freshwater soundscapes alongside video excerpts and real-time audio feeds from some of the UK's largest conservation organisations, including National Trust and WWT.

Emerging from the experience as aquatic listeners, participants will have the chance to leave a recorded message for their future, land-based beings. What message does the water carry?

Event type: Surround sound installation with visual projection.
Location: Studio space
Duration: 1hr
Equipment required from WBF: 4 x full range speakers, low-lighting with projector, preferably floor cushions/bean bags for listeners to lie on.