The bridge keepers

"I am always astounded by the ephemeral nature of what unfolds on bridges and so this is what initially drew me to this recording. Are the people walking this bridge walking it for the first time? Did some of the people crossing bear witness to its destruction during the Croat-Bosniak War and eventual rebuilding of it?
This bridge in particular represents the coming together and reconciliation of the international community, something we are deeply seeking during current times. It is reflective of the complex history of the region, and the willingness to rebuild what had been destroyed. The sounds of those crossing it become a part of the history of this bridge, a sonic brick that is added to this unique place. I believe that the significance of such liminal spaces is highlighted in the continuous activation of them. What’s more incredible is the reflection of the bridge over the Neretva river. When viewed from off the bridge it completes a circle, a whole that can only exist by coming together.

"I wanted to preserve the original recording as much as possible to show that something that was built centuries ago is still living and breathing today, continuing to reflect the diversity within the region. I had read that it was once described as “like a rainbow arch soaring up to the skies..” I interlaced different audio components together; the coming and going much like people coming and going across the bridge, creating the metaphorical rainbow, all while the river continuously passes below."

Stari Most, Mostar reimagined by Aemivore.

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage