Daniel J SaitDavid Byrne and L-Acoustics Decode Audio’s Hidden Language. L-Acoustics, Innovator in pro audio, releases the first episode of a three-part documentary series The Art of Sound exploring humanity’s deep connection to sound
L-Acoustics, innovator in professional audio technology, in collaboration with Black Meteor, has launched ‘The Art of Sound’, an illuminating three-part documentary series that merges scientific discovery with artistic insight to explore sound’s fundamental role in human evolution and its continuing influence on our daily lives.
Directed by Andrew Lancaster (Accidents Happen, starring Geena Davis; The Lost Aviator; and Joud), the series premiere, ‘Sound is Fundamental,’ has debuted on The Art of Sound by L-Acoustics channel on YouTube. The episode features musician, performer, writer, and multi-disciplinary artist David Byrne alongside researchers Robyn Landau (Kinda Studios) and Dr. Erica Warp as they investigate our primal connection to sound and its fundamental role in human experience. Through innovative EEG research conducted at L-Acoustics London, the episode reveals how our brains and emotions respond to various soundscapes and their impact on our wellbeing – a crucial insight for our modern world, where humans spend 90% of their lives in constructed acoustic environments.
“It’s remarkable how much we can orient ourselves based on sound,” says David Byrne. “We can’t close off our ears because that way, we can tell if something or someone is approaching. With your eyes closed, you can tell what kind of space you’re in, what kind of room you’re in, and what kind of landscape you’re in. I think sound probably affects us emotionally and physically. You can sense something you can’t see.”
“With the release of ‘The Art of Sound,’ we aim to take viewers on a journey that not only celebrates the artistic and scientific elements of sound but emphasizes its profound impact on our collective experience,” says Amber Mundinger, Global Director of Creative Engagement at L-Acoustics. “Sound is everywhere – it shapes our emotions, influences our well-being, and connects us as a community. As we explore how our relationship with sound influences everything from architecture to entertainment, we invite audiences to reflect on the often-overlooked power of this invisible force and its ability to bring us together.”
From the whisper of wind through trees to the thunderous roar of a stadium concert, ‘The Art of Sound’ reveals how sound shapes our perceptions, emotions, and collective experiences. Each episode reveals new dimensions of our acoustic world, challenging viewers to listen more deeply to the world around them.
Watch the first episode behind this link.