Different Sounds

project

The 'Different Sounds' project includes 3 organizations: Poland (Polish Association for People with intellectual disabilities Gdańsk Branch / PSONI), Sweden (Medis 5) and Germany (IB). They all worked with people with intellectual disabilities.

In the project, we created four results of intellectual work: a printed book, an e-book, a multimedia e-book and an animated film. The stories, texts, photos, images and music used in the products were created by artists with intellectual disabilities.

multimedia book

As part of the project, the book Different Sounds was created and published as a multimedia ebook and a printed book. The stories, texts, photographs, images, and music featured in the publications were created by artists supported by partner organizations. Through discussions and the process of creative writing, the authors developed four stories. These stories explore the following themes: the right for everyone to be an artist, respect for diversity, and alternative communication. The narratives are complemented by interviews with the authors. The multimedia book was published in four languages.

"The vase who wanted to sing opera" Animation

The animation "The Vase who wanted to sing an opera" is another result of the "Different Sounds" project. The right to be an artist for everyone is a topic of it. Artists from Medis 5 (Sweden) created the story and the graphics. Sprak Orchestra and Remont Pomp recorded the music used in the movie. Animation also has a lector that helps to understand the story. You can find 4 languages versions of the animation: English, Polish, Swedish and German.

Animation with graphics and text provided by participants from Medis 5 was created by Kondrad Kulczyński and Grażyna Grigall - Kulczyński Filmlab.

"Different Sounds" Orchestra – concerts from Gdańsk, Warsaw and Stockholm

The "Different Sounds" orchestra created by the bands from 3 countries meet in Poland, Sweden and Germany to play 6 concerts. Orchestra involved 3 bands: Remont Pomp (Poland), Sprak Orchestra (Sweden) and IBees (Germany). All the compositions presented by the orchestra were prepared for those occasions. In Poland, we invited a special guest - Mikolaj Trzaska. Famous free jazz saxophonists from Gdańsk. In Sweden Mathias Danielsson, acclaimed pedal steel player from Stockholm. In Germany we played on first ever Christopher Street Day parade in Bad Homburg.

We recorded concerts in Gdańsk, Warsaw (2023) and Stockholm (2024). Thanks to this you can listen to the album of "Different Sounds" Orchestra on Bandcamp and all the streaming platforms. We also produce CDs in limited editions.

partners

PSONI Gdańsk branch, Poland

The Polish Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities Gdańsk branch (PSONI) strives toward equal opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities (PwID), working to create conditions under which their rights are respected, leading them towards active participation in social life and supporting their families.

Medis 5, Stockholm, Sweden

Medis 5 is a daily cultural activity center where we produce artistic, visual, musical, poetic and educational events. Musicians, photographers, artists, actors, singers, writers, web designers, animators, and filmmakers work together. We put on stage performances, art exhibitions, and make films. We write texts and compose music, music videos, and much more.

Internationaler Bund (IB), Germany

Internationaler Bund (IB) is one of the largest service providers with more than 14.000 employees working in the fields of youth, social and educational work in Germany. It supports children, adolescents, adults and seniors with and without disabilities to lead a self-responsible life – regardless of their origin, religion or worldview.