Sounds of Belfast

The ‘Motion’ project took place from July to December 2005 and brought together unsigned musicians living in and around Belfast City to record original material in two professional studios. 46 musicians representing 11 countries and from various communities, religious and ethnic backgrounds took part in the project.

‘Motion’ was organic, recorded in such a way as to encapsulate the moment of inspiration, with each individual adding a piece of music onto previously unheard original material. As each musician added their instrument/voice, the music evolved through layers being added ,with the result represented on CD. Very little post-production was used.

Because ‘Motion’ was a melting pot of music of different genres and cultures it wasn’t restrained and the artists involved were free to express their creativity; from the start no one had any idea how the final product would sound.

Belfast has produced great music over the past decade through bands and solo artists, but what is the real soundtrack to highlight the story of this changing city? ‘Motion’ was a simple idea that sought to find the music of the people and to encapsulate it for all to hear.

For more information visit www.themotionproject.net