Global Sound Movement (GSM)

Description

Through sound based recording projects the Global Sound Movement (GSM) travels to and works with international communities in their natural setting to sample unique, hand built instruments of ethnic significance. In addition, natural ambient recordings are made to catalogue the sonic environment/s GSM works in. Through a process of post-production, virtual instruments and sound libraries are generated that can be integrated with music production software enabling composers internationally to use these rare sounds. Environmental recordings are captured at high resolution and are compliant with broadcast standards.

Research, post-production, web design and marketing are all carried out in Lancashire UK, however due to the nature of the work, GSM travels to multiple international locations.

GSM's purpose is to capture unique musical instruments / rare sounds from around the world and make them globally accessible through new technology, providing a world stage for communities in social or economic need.

The digital audio products generated by the GSM are packaged and sold via the unique GSM website with all monies being donated to the instrument builders. This provides a unique, sustainable income stream to the community. Such funds are used to secure assistance with farming crops, building new homes, providing food / clothing or financing education.

GSM currently supports projects in Uganda, Africa and Java plus Bali, Indonesia. This commitment will continue as more products are sold that relate to these areas. New projects have been identified in, China, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Morocco and Chile. Each of these projects will see the GSM partner with communities in economic need.

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No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

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University of Central Lancashire
Preston