Watersongs Artist Simon Doherty - Gallery and Statement

Whilst studying music at Newcastle University I am exploring various approaches to free improvisation and composition. I work within a wide sonic spectrum, which generally swings between guitar-orientated songs, rhythmic electronica, soundscapes and live improvisation. Much of my current practice revolves around collaboration between musicians and filmmakers.

When asked to make a piece of work for this exhibition, I felt the medium of film would be the best way to capture the landscape in order to musically respond to the area I was brought up in.

This work transcends a single narrative, aiming to juxtapose a traditional love story from the perspective of loss and the narrative of the Clyde through local architecture, materials, shapes and textures.


The Sound Of The Clyde by Simon Doherty (in collaboration with Joman, Paulalorla, DavidFloat, and Frances Arnold) Film, 2007. Sitemap Site designed by alchemyds		Home About Artists Workshops Sponsors Contact
		Whilst studying music at Newcastle University I am exploring various approaches to free improvisation and composition. I work within a wide sonic spectrum, which generally swings between guitar-orientated songs, rhythmic electronica, soundscapes and live improvisation. Much of my current practice revolves around collaboration between musicians and filmmakers. When asked to make a piece of work for this exhibition, I felt the medium of film would be the best way to capture the landscape in order to musically respond to the area I was brought up in. This work transcends a single narrative, aiming to juxtapose a traditional love story from the perspective of loss and the narrative of the Clyde through local architecture, materials, shapes and textures.