Soundlines
A landscape reshaped by music and sound
Soundlines delivers a new experience of our landscape through four commissioned audio works by leading composers, designed to create immersive moments of listening.
Located within the cherry grove, the ancient woodland, the wildflower meadow and the western amphitheatre, each musical composition acts as both a companion and a creative interpretation, a gentle moment of focus and a playful discovery.
As you wander, pause to listen and explore how music and sound can deepen your connection to the landscape.
Music shaped by place
These original audio works have been created by four contemporary composers working at the forefront of new music and sound.
Rather than sitting inside a concert hall, the music lives alongside the art, nature and changing seasons, offering a new way to experience the landscape. From woodland glades to open meadows, each piece has been shaped directly by the place that inspired it, adding a new sensory layer to every visit.
Discover more about the musicians below...
Anna Thorvaldsdottir
Internationally celebrated Icelandic composer Anna Thorvaldsdottir is renowned for creating immersive sonic ecosystems that blur the boundaries between natural and imagined worlds. Her orchestral work has been commissioned by leading ensembles including the New York Philharmonic and BBC Proms.
BULLYACHE
London-based duo BULLYACHE, formed by Courtney Deyn and Jacob Samuel, combine music, choreography and theatre to create ritualistic, emotionally charged experiences that have been recognised internationally, including through the Venice Biennale Danza Choreographic Commission.
David Sappa
Sound artist David Sappa works through field recording, improvisation and kinetic sound objects, exploring listening as a way of understanding the relationships between people, materials and the more-than-human world.
Will Turner
Award-winning composer Will Turner, whose work spans major BBC, Disney+ and National Geographic productions, brings a deep understanding of how music can illuminate the natural world through his acclaimed scores for wildlife and documentary filmmaking. Lately this includes the score for a major David Attenborough series for the BBC.
Listen in the landscape
Scan the QR code on site to access the Bloomberg Connects guide and listen to the Soundlines audio works as you explore. Located at points across the landscape, these short sound pieces invite you to pause, listen and immerse yourself in the landscape.
We recommend bringing headphones for the best listening experience.
Presented in partnership with Sound and Music
Soundlines marks the start of an ambitious new partnership with Goodwood Art Foundation. In them, we have found a kindred spirit. We share a passion for creating unique situations for artists to imagine and excel, while moving audiences to pause, feel and discover.
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