undiR rÓS
undiR rÓS is a poem by Anna Sóley, written during her literature studies at the University of Iceland. The title is an Icelandic proverb that means suggesting something or saying something without
a direct meaning.
The chords in the electronics are based on the three loudest formants of a female voice when speaking different Icelandic vowels. The chord changes follow the vowels in the poem.
The vocal improvisation plays with the poem‘s phrasing, weaving together speech-like qualities and singing, focusing on the phoneme sounds.
The pink noise creates a base for the improvisation, symbolizing the hidden meaning behind the words.
Lilja María plays her instrument, The Sound Sculpture Hulda, which she designed. You can find more information on her webpage, liljamaria.com.