Where are we now? It’s a question we’ve all asked at some stage in these uncertain times of pandemic, fake news and misinformation.
Where are we now? Is also the name of a podcast sound/music series by thirtythree-45. Which of course, leads us to the next question, which is : What is thirtythree-45?
The answer is that thirtythree-45 is a Drogheda-based sound and live event initiative run by artist Brian Hegarty.
For Drogheda Arts Festival 2021, thirtythree-45 in association with Droichead Arts Centre is producing a podcast sound/music series which will be broadcast on ‘thirtythree-45’s’ website and internet radio over August and September.
The title is inspired by the David Bowie song of the same name. The song is reflective and nostalgic, a case of a man looking back on a life that once was, when the future is uncertain.
Each episode will consist of two works which will be at least 30 minutes each, except for Conor McMahon, episode four which will be one long form work.
Works range from sound collage, voice, ambient, avant-garde, field recordings, electro acoustic to a hybrid of different forms. The pieces will be a deep listening experience, encouraging listeners to expand their conception of narrative and musicality. Use headphones where possible.
Featured artists including Claire Fitch, Orla Wren, Conor McMahon, Diarmuid MacDiarmada, Ogy Collins, Hillary Mullaney, Thor Harris, Norman Westberg, Niall Gregory and Liam Ryan have been asked to create a work for radio, based on the theme Where are we now?
The first podcast featuring Claire Fitch and Diarmuid MacDiarmada was broadcast at 9pm on Thursday, 29 July and new episodes will be released every Thursday at 9.00 pm through August and into September.
- 05 August Episode two : Orla Wren and Norman Westberg
- 12 August Episode Three : Liam Ryan and Thor Harris
- 19 August Episode Four : Conor MacMahon
- 27 August Episode Five : Niall Gregory and Hilary Mullarney
- 03 September Episode Six : Phil Christie and Tara Booth Mooney
Where are we now? can be listened to directly on http://thirtythree-45.com, https://anchor.fm/droichead-arts-centre or any internet radio, phone, pc or tablet.
