Warning Notes

"Warning Notes" by international artist Mark Anderson, created in collaboration with Liam Walsh, is a "captivating sound world and ever changing outdoor live performance" (Oriel.org.uk). This immersive sound installation employs an ensemble of "visually striking mechanical 'instruments'" – including gongs, bells, whistles, and even "explosive events" – to create a "rich and powerful soundscape" (Oxford Contemporary Music).

The piece gives "voice to the current social and ecological alarm" rippling across our planet, prompting contemplation of both personal and global futures. Audiences have described it as a "pulsing, gorgeous and threatening world woven out of sound sculptures and beautiful, rhythmic notes" (Audience Review, Oriel.org.uk). The improvised, responsive nature of the 4-hour durational performance, transitioning from day to night, creates an "enthralling" and "deeply moving" experience. "Warning Notes" is consistently praised for being both "playful and hypnotic," offering a safe, reflective space for audiences of all ages to engage with challenging contemporary issues.