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The sounds of the fans
Oxford Brookes University commissioned a website to showcase a sound archive by artist Duncan Whitley, documenting the final season of Coventry City FC’s Highfield Road stadium in 2004/05.
Featuring 141 binaural recordings, the archive captures the unique atmosphere of match days—chants, cheers, and crowd reactions—offering an immersive insight into the language of football fans and the connection between sound, place, and identity.
The website includes a designed audio timeline, allowing users to explore and select specific moments from the matches, creating an interactive and dynamic listening experience. This project blends sound art and cultural heritage, preserving a pivotal moment in the club’s history through sound.