Martyn James Bull

How beautiful can a power station sound?

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I’ve been privileged over the past few months to be working with artists Barbaresi & Round on a project documenting the impact of Didcot A power station on the people, town and surroundings.

Didcot A is a massive coal-fired power station that has dominated the landscape for 40 years. I love the shape of the six cooling towers and the solid majesty of the chimney.

The power station was closed down on 22 March 2013, but I was lucky to be able to visit the power station on 15 March with Rachel Barbaresi. In it’s last week of operation, we wanted to document the power station with film and sound.

Read more about the project here.

Cooling towers of Didcot A power station in the distance at dusk
Didcot power station from Wittenham Clumps at dusk – silently puffing clouds into the sky.

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5 responses to “How beautiful can a power station sound?”

  1. Emma Sayers Avatar
    Emma Sayers

    🙂 I want to have this recording on next time I have reflexology.

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  2. Kim Williams Avatar
    Kim Williams

    Wow! Awesome – D was really impressed too.

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  3. Eliza Mann Avatar
    Eliza Mann

    I have always loved the connection of art and science and when a scientist sees art and an artist sees science it’s usually a beautiful experience. I loved it……not sure I’d want it during a reflexology session though it felt to dramatic to me which just goes to show how different people interpret things differently.

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  4. Julie Bellingham Avatar
    Julie Bellingham

    It is cool isn’t it? For some reason it reminds me of a cathedral.

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  5. robin mason Avatar
    robin mason

    Wow ! Raw energy..a great description!

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