Amsterdam, 2009

Materials used: computer; speakers; wireless sound system; timer

Location: drawbridge at the Kinkerstraat

In average twenty times a day bikers and pedestrians are waiting for an opened drawbridge in Amsterdam. A drawbridge was changed into a moving sound sculpture called ‘Android’. Four contemporary composers were invited to write a piece that was united with the movement of the bridge.

From the moment the bridge opens till it closes for navigation traffic, music was sounding.

Music composed by:
Gerda Geertens
Huba de Graaff
Maike Nas
Rozalie Hirs

Sponsored by:
Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst
Stadsdeel De Baarsjes
Stadsdeel West

Special thanks to:
DIVV
Waternet
Dienst Binnenwater Beheer Amsterdam
Kees Mallingré