Soothing Sounds of the City
Experience a new way to listen to Coventry
Immerse yourself in calming soundscapes that bring Coventry’s unique sounds to life with Soothing Sounds of the City - a new interactive sound experience available in Coventry Libraries and online.
Soothing Sounds of the City is part of Coventry Libraries’ Wellbeing Project, supporting creativity, community, and mindfulness through sound. Whether you’re looking for peaceful pauses, playful exploration, or want to uncover the hidden soundscapes of your city, step into our library and discover a sound experience like no other. From the birdsong of Brandon Marsh and the soft pop of yellow gorse in Allesley Park to the bustle of Coventry Market and the echoes of Pool Meadow bus station, visitors can uncover the hidden sounds of their city in unique ways.
Experience an event filled with:
- a live talk and presentation by sound artist Clare Savory about mindful listening
- get creative with hands-on demos of our interactive Happylander app
- step into a new dimension with our Coventry Libraries VR Tour for a fully immersive digital experience
- experience an interactive installation by Simon East (aka Thunkist), where a digital wand lets you control 3D sounds and visuals through movement.
- borrow an audio recorder and embark on your own sound adventure
Listen anywhere on SoundCloud
Explore our Coventry Libraries SoundCloud channel, where a growing collection of sounds is waiting for you. Featuring original soundscapes inspired by Coventry, ambient music and soothing binaural beats to royalty free downloadable sound packs to start your own audio creations.
Play with sound on our Web-App
We’ve teamed up with Happylander to bring you our new playful, interactive Soothing Sounds of the City App, ready for you to explore right here on the Coventry Libraries website.
Features include:
- looping and layering sounds
- creative tools to make multiple versions of your own soundscape
- direct links to our SoundCloud library
- share your creations with friends and the community
- works on phones, tablets, and PCs
Coming soon
Loan a recording device to create your own sound adventure.
Further information
Soothing Sounds of the City is commissioned as part of Digital Spaces, supported by The Space in association with Arts Council England.
Created in partnership with Clare Savory and Happylander.