COSMIC LULLABIES
Experience the stars we rarely see.
Agency: Art School
APP, Experimental
Credits
Art director and editor: Luca Izarin
Composer: Aengus Havinga
Technical developer: Roman Willems
Sound design: Luca Izarin
Voice over: Saskia Nederlof
Special thanks to
David Rager
Gabriel Dunne
Jake Noel Storr
Elisabeth Landeau
Richard Vijgen
Light pollution increases on a yearly average with about 10%. This means, a child born where 250 stars are visible at night today would only be able to see about 100 by the time they reach 18.
INSIGHT
40% of the Americans fall asleep with background noise.
CONCEPT
Cosmic Lullabies translates the diminishing starlight into a meditative soundscape app, transforming star data from various locations into soothing lullabies to restore our quality of sleep.
Cosmic lullabies, an ambient journey designed by the data of our stars to reconnect us with the cosmos. This project delves into the profound impact of light pollution on our relationship with the night sky, exploring its implications on society and human health.
Mock up, The importance of stars on art, not so starry night.
Why It Matters
Beyond the health issues like depression, cardiovascular diseases, stress, and mood swings, the loss of the starry sky is a cultural tragedy. For thousands or years, the night has been offering us for thousands of years moments of reflection, humility, and unity with nature and each other, crucial in our fast-paced, over-illuminated world.
Cosmic Lullabies aims to reintroduce the starry sky through music, offering peace and tranquility amidst chaos in the bustle of modern life. By experiencing this project, you are also contributing to the preservation of our celestial heritage, translating the fading phenomenon into a lasting musical expression.
Find Your Peace
Immerse yourself in Cosmic Lullabies and find solace in its gentle melodies. Let it be your sanctuary, a place where the stars sing you to sleep, reminding you of the natural beauty that lies above.
Experience the stars we rarely see.
What You Listen To
By transforming raw data into music, we gave ambient life to raw scientific data. Each tone you hear in this ambient music represents a star visible to the naked eye from the locations: Hong Kong, New York, Amsterdam and Cape Town. These locations range from highly light-polluted cities to those with minimal light pollution, each representing a unique ambiance.
Makers
The ambient music is developed and creatively influenced by the very talented technical composer Roman Willems and Composer Aengus Havinga.
The Netherlands is the most light polluted country in Europe. With a predilection for outer space and stars, Luca Izarin, the creative director of Cosmic Lullabies aimed to reconnect the people with the cosmos.