iii - Route 139 [Eastbound]

Baker Street to Waterloo Station traversing diverse London neighbourhoods. Dual electromagnetic pickups capture how the bus's systems respond to varying traffic conditions and urban topography. Multi-layered processing reveals remarkably varied electromagnetic signatures, creating a dynamic sonic narrative of urban surface transportation. -- BUSmusic is a four-part electromagnetic sound work documenting London's public transport infrastructure between 2013 and 2016. Using electromagnetic field pickups positioned against bus windows, the series captures the electrical emissions of hybrid electric motors as they navigate the city's routes. Each piece transforms a single bus journey into multi-layered composition through temporal manipulation and processing. The electromagnetic signatures of routine commutes—motor pulses, electrical systems, power distribution—become source material for exploring the hidden sonic world of urban transportation. Recorded across three years during JnfH's time living in London, the series culminates with Route 21 southbound, captured during the final bus journey before relocating from the capital in summer 2016. Together, these four movements create a sonic document of London's surface transportation network, revealing the unexpected musicality within purely utilitarian infrastructure. Methodology: Electromagnetic field pickups capture motor emissions during actual bus journeys. Single-source recordings are then subjected to multiple layers of processing at varying speeds, revealing harmonic and rhythmic content inherent in the electromagnetic signatures. Headphones recommended for full detail credits released November 5, 2025 All electromagnetic field recording, composition, and production by Jeremy Hubbard (JnfH) Recorded in London, 2013-2016. Released 2025