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Seascape Murals

by Mark O'Leary

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Shipping Forecast 09:34
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2.
Kraft 10:13
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3.
Kontact 10:48
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4.
Harbour 12:15
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about

During the initial planning stages of Seascape Murals Mark O'Leary decided upon four disparate tangible conceptual ideas that both intrigued and encaptivated his imagination.
Sometimes it is the book about the book or the documentary about the film that encapsulates the kernel of the essence of what is being postulated.
With this project, Mark was attracted to some of the ancillary aspects of maritime activity.

Shipping forecast
Everyone has listened to the shipping forecast radio transmissions and one can be highly fascinated with the data being eruditely delivered by medium of spoken word, these masterful narrations, with not a scintilla of the superfluous, have been the ultima ratio in the decision making process of the sea voyager for many years. One can even envisage a keeper in a lighthouse somewhere with charts, quill, ink, barometer and sextant (eschewing all of this hi tech equipment) giving accurate weather readings over the radio. Fishermen and sailors peruse upon cartography, pontificating upon a route on which to embark on their voyage based on accurate data being reported.

Kraft
The US Navy stationed a squadron of flying boats in this enclosed area during WWI and it subsequently morphed into a hovercraft factory. As of late it is functioning as a boatyard.
Mark managed to record the atmosphere of the space during which time it was a hub activity with repair work and motion. The irony of the piece being that some of the sonic emissions are reminiscent of hovercraft engines.

Kontact
One of the most important prerequisites for anyone utilizing a sailing vessel is a familiarity with radio communications equipment.
Radar, sonar, morse or radio, this is vital for safe navigation of the sea and avoidance of Terra Incognita.
Data will also be transmitted that can be deciphered for the anticipation of weather changes or other important information and one can adopt a posture so as to be able to continue safely upon ones voyage.

Harbour
This is a definitive seascape. Recorded on a littoral during propitious weather conditions. It took some subtle adroit movements for Mark to get into position so as to record the setting to its optimum potential. So much happening, a juxtaposition of passing ships, avian life, fishermen, berthed vessels and the sea itself, redolent with aquatic life.

credits

released September 21, 2014

Recording and Sound Design: Mark O'Leary.
Post Production: Donncha Moynihan at Hub Studio.

Thanks to Donncha Moynihan, Ableton, Glucksman Gallery Cork, Bulart Gallery Varna, Lower Aghada Boat Yard.

Artwork: Daniele Santini and Mark O'Leary.

Special Thanks to Daniele Santini.

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