Kränzlstadt - a sound walk
Immerse yourself in Kränzlstadt! A city under the shadow of authoritarian control. Through layered sound and story, this walk invites you to experience the atmosphere of surveillance, restriction, and quiet resistance. Feel the tension of daily life as residents navigate a reality shaped by control - and begin to question what lies beneath the surface.
As you move through the walk, the cinematic soundscape encourages you to step inside the world of Kränzlstadt itself. The carefully crafted audio layers mimic the texture of a film soundtrack, drawing you into moments of unease, anticipation, and introspection. Each echo, whisper, and distant footfall is designed to guide your imagination - inviting you not just to listen, but to inhabit the story. By blurring the boundaries between your surroundings and the sounds of this fictional city, the walk prompts you to picture yourself as a character within its unfolding narrative, exploring what it feels like to live inside a film shaped by control, resilience, and the quiet power of perception.
Here is one example that can be heard on the soundwalk. To complete the picture walk the streets of Boyle
How it works
Using cutting-edge technology for creating and experiencing GPS-triggered audio tours and sound walks for you to enjoy. To begin, simply scan the QR code with your phone, download the free Echoes app, and start exploring. As you walk through various locations in Boyle during the Arts Festival (see map below), the story of Kränzlstadt will unfold around you - triggered by your movement and location creating an immersive experience where your imagination will conjure up the imagery of Kränzlstadt itself.
Download Echoes App
Scan the QR Code, click on the barcode
or follow the link to download the Echoes App.
Open the Sound Walk
Open the Echoes App and scan the QR code
to get to Kränzlstadt sound walk
