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Louis VI Presents... NATURE AIN'T A LUXURY

an experience of listening

— ,Conservatory
Louis VI standing at the top of a waterfall surrounded by foliage

Both sound installation and exhibition, NATURE AIN’T A LUXURY is designed to reset our connection to the natural world through sound and to show audiences that these sounds are our legacy and culture.

Travelling to Sarayaku, Raja Ampat and Waitukubuli, Louis VI recorded hours of high-fidelity 3D audio across the day. Using omnidirectional microphones modelled on human hearing, he captured the shifting textures of these environments at their most sonically alive. The acoustic landscapes will transport listeners to those locations as they move through the Conservatory’s foliage. A unique listening experience shaped by the time of day and route taken— resetting expectations of what a healthy environment sounds like and drawing attention to the loss of natural sound in everyday urban life. 

With two live performances from Louis VI and his band using the field recordings he's captured in the music, which in collaboration with SoundsRight — a project from Brian Eno’s charity EarthPercent, formally credits NATURE itself as an artist.

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All slots will be bookable in advance. The pay what you can slots are playback only. The standard slots will feature live music as well as playback. 

All audio will be played back over headphones. No entry without headphones.

Produced by the Barbican

Performers

Louis VI

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