Moth x Human
Moth x Human is a sonic journey into the world as it comes alive after dark. Moth data collected by scientists at UKCEH has been sonified into immersive soundscapes, with each moth assigned a different sound. The ebb and flow of different species activity throughout the night is ‘performed’ alongside acoustic instruments, field recordings, electronics, and visuals, creating a unique interspecies experience.
This thought-provoking new work highlights declining UK biodiversity. Nocturnal pollinators can be so easily overlooked, yet they play an essential role within our ecosystem and are as important as bees and butterflies.
The piece is written for 2 violins, cello, tenor trombone, piano, synths, electronics … and moths.
It was presented for the first time at two PRS Foundation’s New Music Biennial events at the Southbank Centre, London, and in Bradford as part of its UK City of Culture celebrations.
The live BBC Radio 3 performance is out now on NMC Recordings, available to download and stream.
Commissioned by Oxford Contemporary Music with support from UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
