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Once upon a time, amid the desolate streets of besieged Leningrad, the synchronized ticking of metronomes sounded as a powerful symbol of resilience against oppression and became a beacon of hope for a brighter future.
Unfortunately, even today, the world is not as peaceful as we would like it to be. Some still believe they can claim parts of the world for themselves, alter borders to their advantage, drive people from their homes, and infringe upon basic human rights. The suffering of innocent children, women, and men dominates headlines daily. Yet, we must ask ourselves: what actions are we taking to alleviate their plight and offer them hope?
As a symbolic act of peace and freedom, we must strive to ensure that metronomes keep ticking in the face of oppression, serving as an emblem of hope for those in need.
For ART'S BIRTHDAY 2025 EURORADIO, a metronome will tick at 60 beats per minute. We invite you to open your windows and let the sound resonate in your streets, encouraging others to join in.
For those without a physical metronome, free alternatives are readily available in the app stores or here.
We invite you to send us a recording of your metronome ticking at 60 beats per minute. These recordings will be used in a live mix on the MESH on January 17th, with an opportunity to join live via a LUCIROOMS jam session.
To participate, ask questions, or share recordings, contact me at planktijd@planktone.be. Find more information about the worldwide metronome-ticking project PLANKTIJD and ART'S BIRTHDAY events on our website.
We extend our gratitude to all participants, including those who contributed recordings, EURORADIO, ARTSBIRTHDAY.NET, FOLD A HAT, LUCI, ...
Unfortunately, even today, the world is not as peaceful as we would like it to be. Some still believe they can claim parts of the world for themselves, alter borders to their advantage, drive people from their homes, and infringe upon basic human rights. The suffering of innocent children, women, and men dominates headlines daily. Yet, we must ask ourselves: what actions are we taking to alleviate their plight and offer them hope?
As a symbolic act of peace and freedom, we must strive to ensure that metronomes keep ticking in the face of oppression, serving as an emblem of hope for those in need.
For ART'S BIRTHDAY 2025 EURORADIO, a metronome will tick at 60 beats per minute. We invite you to open your windows and let the sound resonate in your streets, encouraging others to join in.
For those without a physical metronome, free alternatives are readily available in the app stores or here.
We invite you to send us a recording of your metronome ticking at 60 beats per minute. These recordings will be used in a live mix on the MESH on January 17th, with an opportunity to join live via a LUCIROOMS jam session.
To participate, ask questions, or share recordings, contact me at planktijd@planktone.be. Find more information about the worldwide metronome-ticking project PLANKTIJD and ART'S BIRTHDAY events on our website.
We extend our gratitude to all participants, including those who contributed recordings, EURORADIO, ARTSBIRTHDAY.NET, FOLD A HAT, LUCI, ...
