The sounds I recorded on a 5000 mile bike trip | Paul Cheese | TEDxRoyal Tunbridge Wells

Project Overview - The project involved cycling over 5,000 miles across the UK to collect over 11,000 sounds [1] - The goal was to create a piece of music using only the collected everyday sounds [1] Sound Analysis & Categorization - Sounds were categorized by nearest note and tempo [1] - Common tempos were identified, such as 98 beats per minute [1] - Examples of sounds at 98 bpm include a motorbike idling, a fireman retracting a ladder, and a section of a Blackbird call [1] Musical Composition - Everyday sounds were used to create various musical elements, such as bass drums, high hat symbols, and snare drums [2] - Electric substations were found to produce the note of G, used for bass lines [5] - Melodies and chords were created by combining different notes and tones collected from various locations [8] Community Engagement - The project involved interactions with local people, who often provided assistance and suggestions for sound sources [2][3] - The kindness and involvement of people were a significant aspect of the journey [2] Key Findings - Common sounds and tempos exist across nature, industry, people, and places [1] - Everyday sounds can be transformed into musical elements [1][2]