Hope was produced and released in relation to the 9^th International Symposium of Electronic Art at John Moores University in Liverpool taking place during September and October 1998. The artists on the release range from well-known figures in the art and music world to individuals and groups making their debut on this occasion.

Martin Hall contributes with the track “September Song”. Other artists on the cd feature names such as Robert Kennedy, Scanner and Keith Rowe. You can find a list featuring all participants on the release here.

Audio Research Editions’ description of the project goes like this:

“Hope is a limited edition cd collection of one-minute soundworks by international sound artists, experimental composers, noise makers and other audio creators. Contributors were invited to create an original recording of one-minute duration for the CD on the theme of hope – whether personal or universal; directly, obliquely, humorously, ironically, romantically, musically, noisily, lyrically or in their title.”

Founded by Colin Fallows in 1998, Audio Research Editions is a limited edition imprint for artists’ soundworks. The label has published over 150 works by artists from over 20 countries. Publications include Trace which was released in relation to the Liverpool Biennial of Contemporary Art 1999, a double-cd to which Martin Hall also contributes.