Sitting at the intersection of space, story and sound, Estate Frequencies is a creative podcast that explores city neighbourhoods.
Created by poet and multidisciplinary artist Marc Nair. Sound and music by Saturn Sound Studios. Visuals by Nicole Soh. Produced by Carolyn Oei.
Estate Frequencies: Chong Pang & Chye Kay Episode 2
Starting from the iconic Block 101 in Chong Pang City, walk with us down Yishun Ring Road and explore a different side to this neighbourhood, with older temples, a columbarium and an all but forgotten school that was a home for national table tennis champions.
1 Jul 2024
Estate Frequencies: Chong Pang & Chye Kay Episode 1
Estate Frequencies: Chong Pang & Chye Kay is a self-guided two-part walk featuring interviews and creative expressions, tracing the stories and history of Chye Kay Village, an older village that has been completely replaced by Chong Pang City. Starting at Yishun MRT, we go all the way back, with the Orang Laut, and work our way forward in history and along the streets and the famous ring road of Yishun.
1 Jul 2024
Estate Frequencies: Chong Pang & Chye Kay
Estate Frequencies: Chong Pang & Chye Kay is a self-guided two-part walk featuring interviews and creative expressions, tracing the stories and history of Chye Kay Village, an older village that has been completely replaced by Chong Pang City. Starting at Yishun MRT, we go all the way back, with the Orang Laut, and work our way forward in history and along the streets and the famous ring road of Yishun.
21 Sept 2023
Estate Frequencies: Tiong Bahru Episode 3
In this episode, we explore the origins of the sculpture at Seng Poh Garden, discover Singapore's oldest bomb shelter in a public housing block and consider the present and future of Tiong Bahru in a series of interviews with local residents.
Chapters
(00:00-01:06) Intro
(01:06-03:31) Seng Poh Garden
(03:31-05:20) Moh Guan Terrace
(05:20-08:06) Air Raid Shelter
(08:06-11:12) Back Lanes (Poem)
(11:12-14:54) Kim Cheng Street Blocks
(14:54-18:19) Kim Pong Park
(18:19-22:24) Yong Siak Street
(22:24-25:51) Outro
7 Sept 2023
Estate Frequencies: Tiong Bahru Episode 2
In the second episode, we explore a forgotten bird singing corner, consider a guardian spirit of Tiong Bahru and learn a little bit more about Seng Poh Road and Seng Poh Garden. This episode also allows for a break to sample the excellent range of local dishes found at Tiong Bahru Market.
Chapters
(00:00-01:10) Intro
(01:10-05:57) Singing Bird Corner
(05:57-09:45) Datuk Kong Shrine
(09:45-16:41) Tiong Bahru Market
(16:41-21:44) Seng Poh Road
(21:44-23:29) Outro
22 Aug 2023
Estate Frequencies: Tiong Bahru Episode 1
We begin in Tiong Bahru, Singapore’s first purpose-built residential housing estate. It is home to a 100-year-old temple dedicated to a Monkey God, Art Moderne architecture and a World War II air-raid shelter. Estate Frequencies is a creative podcast that explores city neighbourhoods. History, heritage, personal memory and poetry are woven together for a special aural experience.
Chapters
(00:00-01:23) Intro
(01:23-05:10) Tiong Bahru Community Centre
(05:10-08:23) Eu Chin Street
(08:23-14:59) Monkey God Temple
(14:59-18:40) Eng Hoon Street
(18:40-25:42) The French Bookshop
(25:42-26:24) Outro
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