Music 100 was large scale interactive public exhibition to celebrate the Centenary of EMI.
As well as composing a number of original works, including an introductory piece "The Drum" Julian also worked closely with the curators in the selection and preparation of hundreds of audio archives to represent the history of recorded sound and music. Editing, production and technical management was provided to ensure a dynamic cohesive presentation of the material.
Close co-operation was maintained with the designers and installers of the complex replay systems with particular attention being given to how multiple sound systems interacted over the total exhibition space.
In excess of 300 individual soundtracks were produced by Julian representing the sonic highlights of the past century. These included extracts as diverse as "Soldiers of the Queen" from 1898, Caruso the opera singer, King George V, and John Lennon prior to forming the Beatles.
There were also interactive multitrack and surround sound demonstrations recreating the inner workings of a top recording studio.
Music 100 was produced by Sue Joly.
Listen to "The Drum"