STÖR&TON is a sound composition made up of loud, often disruptive noises. The constant noise and soundscape shape and influence our urban living space, serving as both the material and subject of this artistic exploration. Disturbing urban sounds are analyzed for their rhythm and tone, then reinterpreted. The synthesized and arranged field recordings of our noisy city acoustics create a unique soundscape. The sound monolith is the central piece of the installation and serves as the control element for the sound arrangement, offering flexibility for adapting to different acoustic environments.

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The STÖR&TON installation aims to make the various properties and diverse array of urban sound events accessible. It seeks to raise awareness and enhance sensitivity to noise, encouraging a deeper perception of one’s auditory surroundings. The project can also be seen as a revaluation of loud or disruptive noises.

The arrangement was presented as an interactive audio installation at Markthalle Basel and as part of a thematic event within the program of ZeitRäume Basel – the Biennale for New Music and Architecture 2015.