The theme chosen for ODRZ82 fully reflects what is written in the ODRZ manifesto/presentation, specifically the part that states, “All spaces, structures, objects, and inhabitants of the world become – through appropriate artistic interventions – objects of sonification.” There are no other implications beyond the pure documentation/transformation of a geographic/morphological aspect resulting from human intervention, attempting to transpose the most significant aspects of each canal into a sort of musical score. Some common elements, considered important for the project’s narrative, have been identified. Present in all the tracks are: water, national anthems, and male and female voices.

The transmedia project ODRZ82 consists of 6 tracks that sonify as many artificial navigable canals: Canal Du Midi (France), St. Lawrence Seaway (USA/Canada), Saimaa Canal (Finland), Kiel Canal (Germany), Grand Canal (China), Stalin Canal (Russia). The 6 videos reproduce an immersive experience through the canals in their sound, visual, and informational dimensions and include:

• A previously unreleased live performance, recorded in a factory where ODRZ perform the tracks in an empty space, without an audience
• Archival video footage related to the artificial canals
• Two-dimensional and three-dimensional models of the canals

A previously unreleased video interview where ODRZ converse with music journalist Stefano Gilardino (Rolling Stone, Rock Sound…) and recount their first 23 years of activity.