Sonmare

Sonmare is an interactive musical adventure exploring three ocean environments and how their soundscapes are threatened by climate change and other human activity. The viewer wears a VR headset and is seated at a keyboard-type MIDI controller (or computer keyboard) which they use to interact with the piece. Playing along with an originally composed score, the viewer will bring life back to a bleached coral reef, illuminate the dark crevasses of Antarctic sea ice, and soar through the open ocean with a pod of humpback whales.

Player interactions bring light, colour and sound to these worlds and accompany the unique rhythms and visuals occurring in each area. Sonmare is available for PC with Oculus Rift + MIDI keyboard or computer keyboard, and for Oculus Quest 2 + hand tracking.

Sonmare was produced as part of the 2020 New Creatives initiative, supported by Arts Council England and BBC Arts.

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Alyssa T. Mello – Director/Developer

Dr. Tim Gordon – Commentary/Narration

Thomas Ross Fitzsimons – Composer

Niru Fekri-Arnold – 3D Models