Composed and installed by Illustrious, SoundLife London was a unique 3D audio experience that sought to embody the sonic essence of London.

Over a ten-day period, the composition, an hour-long looped soundscape, inhabited the entire space of the bustling Leicester Square gardens in the heart of the capital.

Revealing the 3D sound world that surrounds us at all times, the performance featured recordings made by various community groups, schools, ethnic associations, reminiscence groups and youth clubs.

The graphic design for SoundLife London was by Malcolm Garrett, building on the work he had previously done for the publicity materials for Martyn’s ambitious ‘Future of Sound’ events, which had been staged at venues around London, including the British Library, Queen’s College, and Goldsmiths amongst other places.