Projects
An Elegy For The Ocean
The Elegy of the Ocean is the first chapter of The Sonic Expedition (Chinese: 寻声大航海), an ongoing artistic and scientific research initiative founded by sound artist Xingyu Li through 52Hz Sound Cabinet and Whale Circus. Combining sailing expeditions, field recording, marine science, and sound art, the project explores the acoustic relationships between humans, marine ecosystems, and the changing environments of the world’s oceans.
Sound Journey To The West
Sound Journey to the West is a cross-regional sound culture fieldwork project initiated and completed in 2018 by sound artist Xingyu Li (Whale Circus / 52Hz Sound Cabinet). Centered around field recording as its primary methodology, the project integrates documentation of traditional ethnic music with environmental sound sampling, in an effort to construct a sonic pathway that traverses both natural geography and cultural heritage.
Amazon Rainforest Sound Expedition
The Amazon Rainforest Sound Expedition is a long-term artistic project initiated in 2016 by musician and sound artist Xingyu Li. The project is dedicated to recording and preserving the unique soundscapes of the Brazilian Amazon rainforest and sharing them with international audiences through music, sound art, and multimedia projects. Supported by an international crowdfunding campaign, the first expedition lasted 15 days in the Amazon, resulting in an extensive archive of natural sounds.