Category Archives: Field Recording & Soundscape
Various Artists ~ Soundlapse
The “golden year” for soundscapers has drawn to a close, and the results continue to be published. During lockdown, field recording artists were able to capture environments in an unprecedented, nearly pristine fashion, immune from the intrusions of humanity. The
Various Artists ~ Soundlapse
The “golden year” for soundscapers has drawn to a close, and the results continue to be published. During lockdown, field recording artists were able to capture environments in an unprecedented, nearly pristine fashion, immune from the intrusions of humanity. The
Francisco López ~ Hidden Island Music (untitled #398)
When can one tell that a field recordist is really into their craft? When the artist visits for a performance and while waiting, wanders off into the surrounding area to record sounds for a new composition. The island of Tenerife provides Francisco
Francisco López ~ Hidden Island Music (untitled #398)
When can one tell that a field recordist is really into their craft? When the artist visits for a performance and while waiting, wanders off into the surrounding area to record sounds for a new composition. The island of Tenerife provides Francisco
Various Artists ~ Fieldwave Vol. 1 & 2
As series editor Nick Luscombe noted in January 2020, an increasing number of composers have been incorporating field recordings into their productions, partially due to the convenience of cellphones. The first volume of Fieldwave was published as a way to highlight such artists.
Various Artists ~ Fieldwave Vol. 1 & 2
As series editor Nick Luscombe noted in January 2020, an increasing number of composers have been incorporating field recordings into their productions, partially due to the convenience of cellphones. The first volume of Fieldwave was published as a way to highlight such artists.
Leo Okagawa ~ Zapping (Station to Station)
The pandemic presented many opportunities for recording pristine sound ~ deserted streets, fewer airplanes, less noise pollution overall. But like David Byrne in “Nothing But Flowers,” Leo Okagawa yearns for commerce and technology. During lockdown, the metro stations were nearly empty of
Leo Okagawa ~ Zapping (Station to Station)
The pandemic presented many opportunities for recording pristine sound ~ deserted streets, fewer airplanes, less noise pollution overall. But like David Byrne in “Nothing But Flowers,” Leo Okagawa yearns for commerce and technology. During lockdown, the metro stations were nearly empty of
Cities and Memory ~ The Chimes
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls / It tolls for thee. John Donne’s words echo through the years, bearing new associations for each generation. The bells toll to tell the hour; they toll to gather people in;
Cities and Memory ~ The Chimes
Send not to know for whom the bell tolls / It tolls for thee. John Donne’s words echo through the years, bearing new associations for each generation. The bells toll to tell the hour; they toll to gather people in;
Philip Samartzis | Eugene Ughetti ~ Polar Force / Array
Polar Force and Array ~ the first release on vinyl, the second on CD with booklet ~ investigate the properties of Antarctic sound inside and outside Casey Base Station. A wealth of field recordings were made on site by Philip Samartzis, and reflective
Philip Samartzis | Eugene Ughetti ~ Polar Force / Array
Polar Force and Array ~ the first release on vinyl, the second on CD with booklet ~ investigate the properties of Antarctic sound inside and outside Casey Base Station. A wealth of field recordings were made on site by Philip Samartzis, and reflective
Philippe Neau ~ étang donné
When one has lived in one location for a stable amount of time, one begins to form attachments to particular places: a stretch of shore, a magnificent tree, a patch of perennials. For Philippe Neau, a village pond is the object
Philippe Neau ~ étang donné
When one has lived in one location for a stable amount of time, one begins to form attachments to particular places: a stretch of shore, a magnificent tree, a patch of perennials. For Philippe Neau, a village pond is the object
Christina Vantzou, Lieven Martens, Jan Matthé & Christophe Piette ~ Serrisme
We’ve learned a new vocabulary word today: serrism, the cultivation of grapes under glass. At one point in its history, Hoeilaart (Belgium) dedicated over 13,000 greenhouses to this purpose; today the number has dwindled dramatically. Serrisme is a celebration of the
Christina Vantzou, Lieven Martens, Jan Matthé & Christophe Piette ~ Serrisme
We’ve learned a new vocabulary word today: serrism, the cultivation of grapes under glass. At one point in its history, Hoeilaart (Belgium) dedicated over 13,000 greenhouses to this purpose; today the number has dwindled dramatically. Serrisme is a celebration of the
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