Constant Interruption by Seth A Smith

Constant Interruption is a collection of sound art and noise recordings by Seth A Smith, captured over various live performances in the spring of 2022. Sounds were generated by playing custom-made acoustic instruments and sound sculptures, installed in the remote, forested exteriors of West Pennant, Nova Scotia | Kjipuktuk.

The record was designed to give temporary relief to those suffering from tinnitus, using a wide frequency range to activate the entire hearing palate. The pieces were inspired by Smith’s own tinnitus caused by hearing loss, and their creation served as a means of sound therapy for him. For hearing safety, please avoid long exposure listening, and loud levels.

Download it for free or pay what you can. Half of the proceeds are donated to The Hearing Foundation of Canada.

Video footage of the live performances:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi5Ho3TEJk-2AlHyQcf0w3k6L4qasE0-n

CBC interview with Smith on the album:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-artist-tinnitus-sound-project-1.6568035

Tracklist

1.	Installation at Simple River No. 2	3:20

2.	Installation at Broken Glass Rock No. 3	2:11

3.	Firbass at Alderway No. 2	1:40

4.	Installation at Little Cave No. 2	1:37

5.	Coil Spring at Broken Glass Rock	2:04

6.	Velabow at Old Foundation No. 2	2:45

7.	Firbass at Alderway No. 1	2:10

8.	Ripple Gong at Asa’s Walk	1:40

9.	Installation at Broken Glass Rock No. 1	2:40

10.	Installation at Little Cave No. 1	1:27

11.	Firbass at Alderway No. 3	1:56

12.	Installation at Simple River No. 1	4:31

13.	Velabow at Old Foundation No. 1	4:26

14.	Melted Car Chimes at the Fang Stone	2:22

Credits

released August 24, 2022

Recorded by Seth A Smith. Mastered by Andrew Weathers.
Made with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts.
Art and music © 2022 Seth A Smith
www.sethasmith.ca

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