The Singing Ringing Tree

[Arty lady]

You may be aware that there is a sculpture planned for Crown Point. The sculpture, the Singing Ringing Tree, is a beautiful tree like structure which makes a low tuneful noise. On Saturday 18th March 2006 there is a communication event in the Lecture Room at Towneley Hall at 2pm. It is open to the public so please come along and find out a bit more about it.

[Mattylad]

YEs, this will be a right waste of money.

It won't be long before it either rots because it's made of rubbish or it gets vandalized and is rendered useless.

It might have been better to spend the money on something that the residents of Burnley can actually use rather than something to keep people living at the bottom of the hill awake on windy nights :-)

[grannyclaret]

we used to live right at the bottom 0f crown point,on glenview road,,i would have been delighted with it,,,,i loved the windfarm too .it looked good from our bedroom window...its a shame some people dont fancy it..

[jellytot]

What is it actually for? is it a art project or something?

[Col.Kurtz]

Link: http://www.panopticons.uk.net/

We've discussed this project before, but I can't find the thread. Seems like public art is a growth industry round these parts...remember the giant christmas tree bauble in the new leisure centre being on the local news?

I wouldn't mind, but they always get some London firm to make the stuff, what about local artists/fabricators?

I don't know how they dream up the prices for these things either.

I think a giant tombstone would be much more appropriate.

[wayneyboy1942]

We used to live on Glenview road and I would have had a good view of it from my bedroom window!! Talking of the singing ringing tree the thoughts of the old tv show gives me the creeps!!!

[jellytot]

In my opinion its just a big waste of money, but our money is wasted on worse things i suppose so why not have a singing ringing tree !

[grannyclaret]

Just think on haloween night ,,,Derick o Cora could have a real good time with the humming sounds,,,,it could be realy creepy and fun too..

[jellytot]

Yes and i bet he does! Do you believe all the ghostly happens grannyclaret? im nt too sure myself!

[grannyclaret]

Originally Posted by jellytot

Yes and i bet he does! Do you believe all the ghostly happens grannyclaret? im nt too sure myself!

i dont believe him at all.......its all pretend..imo:scared: :scared:

[jellytot]

It is all filmed in the dark, i hate programs like that!!

[Mattylad]

It can be up there, fine - but what would concern me more is the noise it can make during the middle of the night for the local residents.

We shall have to see, as I know someone that lives near there (albiet a long walk from there) and he's the sort of person that if it keeps him awake at night, will mix some concrete up & fill the tubes - lol

[jellytot]

Haha that would cause quite a stir! How far is it being built from the houses?

[Mattylad]

ni idea, but sound travels well, esp at night.

[Col.Kurtz]

Sorry for dragging up an old thread, but does anyone know where this thing is going to be exactly? I just want to know if I'll be able to park a car under it to take some photos. :madgrin: