Silba Soundmap by Manja Ristić

September 2019 I was invited by SEA - Silba Environment Art to harvest sonic morphologies of this magical island situated in the North Adriatic.

Silba island has an area of 15 square kilometers, shaped as number 8, with the village of Silba located at the narrowest point in the middle. There are no cars, only tractors & popular hand-pulled "karić" wheels.
Famous 50 years old boat Lastovo stops in Silba every day during summer season. Population varies from aprox 200 year round, to significantly more during tourist season.

SILBA ENVIRONMENT ART is an artistic – ecological multimedia platform founded by enthusiasts captivated by Silba and its natural and cultural beauties. The island of Silba has been known for decades as “the island of artists” because it always attracted those seeking peace and quiet to create & contemplate.

Tiny but with huge bio and geo diversity Silba has many natural secrets as well as stunning remote places, but as everything else in shallow Adriatic the impact of human activities are visible.

This is my first re-imagining of the sonic island of Silba & soundscape decomposition derived from Silba Soundmap (that I launched earlier this year, hopefully to grow year after year with new contributions by other artists & sound enthusiasts!)

Special thanks to Nataša Kadin & SEA!

http://www.silba-environment-art.hr/
https://soundcloud.com/silbasoundmap

Tracklist

1.	Vele stene / wind / contact	5:44

2.	Whirls of eternity / Šotorišće	4:13

3.	Kiki walks on the wire / Walk from Dlana	2:17

4.	Potsukmarak / September 11th	16:59

5.	South Porat / Throwing rocks	2:06

6.	Lastovo docking at Silba	3:21

7.	Dobre vode / walk over thick algae carpet	3:03

8.	Bells for the deceased	19:30

9.	South Porat / Boat	4:16

10.	Bog momcima / kod Nasera	0:52

Credits

released December 17, 2019

All sound recorded & edited by Manja
Hydrophone & contact mic recording done with JrF equipement

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