The Lessebo Paper Player
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The Lessebo Paper Player
(2024)
We know how it looks, feels, and scents. But how does paper sound?
1. Idea
We’re familiar with how paper feels – the soft fragrance of wood and the rich expression of deep-dyed color. But what about its sound? How do different textures affect the auditory qualities of paper?
We produce our paper in the deep forests of Småland, Sweden. As you might understand, it’s pretty quiet around here. Maybe that’s why we wanted to explore the sound of our Lessebo Texture.
2. Creation
We partnered up with the team at F&B Happy and together with two of Sweden’s most interesting sound artists, Jesper Norda and Kristian Berglund at Rördrom, we designed a paper player that translates the landscape and variation from the surface of our Lessebo Texture patterns into sound waves. Crafted from production spill wood, Lessebo Paper Player brings every bump and irregularity to life, creating a creating a unique signature for each texture.
3. Experiment
“This experiment has opened up a fascinating new dimension to our understanding of paper,” said Kristian Berglund from Rördrom. “The sounds we’ve uncovered are reminiscent of nature itself, offering a soothing, almost meditative experience. The Paper Player creates a ‘green noise’ similar to white noise but inspired by nature.”
For those curious about this sound experiment, three tracks created from the paper structures like Jute, Morocco, and Buckram are now available on Spotify. Discover and listen to the entire Lessebo Texture range on the button below.
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