HEARTH is an original sound piece written by Rosie Freeman during the artist’s residency at Bradford City Hall during the spring and summer of 2022.
The work uses field recordings, interviews and creative writing to explore the building’s complex heritages.
Made in collaboration with MARF, the piece draws on City Hall's environmental legacy, its civic purpose, its democratic ideals, and its place in the public imagination.
Written by Rosie Freeman.
Editing and sound design by MARF.
With many thanks to the people who have given their time and voices to the project.
Funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund and Bradford Council.
Music:
Lyke Wake Dirge – The Young Tradition
King of the Faeries – The Dubliners
The Deep Blue Sea – Miss Winnie Hudson
Oh Bondage Up Yours! – X-Ray Spex
Gucci – Haze Da Martian
Recharge and Revolt – The Raveonettes
Particle G1 – Hannah Peel, Erland Cooper
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What a wonderful piece. Such a beautiful homage to the building and its origins, and all the people whose lives it touches. I love the sense of how nature preceded it, made it possible to create through the stones, and will be there long after the building is gone, that there is something way bigger than us - while at the same time the touching details such as the contribution of gold by the citizens. Really lovely to listen to, thank you.
A powerful weaving of poetry, deep time, histories, voices, experiences and sonic textures to create a gorgeous multi-layered portrait of Bradford's City Hall that you FEEL and not just hear - fantastic work Rosie and MARF, its truly beautiful XX