Category Archives: Field Recording & Soundscape
Rafał Kołacki ~ ‘Ā’zan. Hearing Ethiopia
Ask most Westerners what they know about Ethiopia, and they may recall stories of starvation, perhaps the war with Eritrea. Unfortunately, it ends there. Rafał Kołacki addresses this knowledge gap with the wisely titled ‘Ā’zan. Hearing Ethiopia. Through his ears, we
Rafał Kołacki ~ ‘Ā’zan. Hearing Ethiopia
Ask most Westerners what they know about Ethiopia, and they may recall stories of starvation, perhaps the war with Eritrea. Unfortunately, it ends there. Rafał Kołacki addresses this knowledge gap with the wisely titled ‘Ā’zan. Hearing Ethiopia. Through his ears, we
BJNilsen ~ Massif Trophies
BJ Nilsen is in great shape. How do we know? Look at these mountains. By the end of his month-long Alpine hike, the artist learned a few lessons about difficulty, determination and perseverance, which are translated to this recording. We hear
BJNilsen ~ Massif Trophies
BJ Nilsen is in great shape. How do we know? Look at these mountains. By the end of his month-long Alpine hike, the artist learned a few lessons about difficulty, determination and perseverance, which are translated to this recording. We hear
Abby Lee Tee ~ Herbert’s Archive
We first encountered Abby Lee Tee earlier this year with the superlative riverside burrows, and we’re happy to see the artist return so quickly. Herbert’s Archive may be a shorter work, but it’s no less scintillating. Again the artist is underwater, playing percussion with
Abby Lee Tee ~ Herbert’s Archive
We first encountered Abby Lee Tee earlier this year with the superlative riverside burrows, and we’re happy to see the artist return so quickly. Herbert’s Archive may be a shorter work, but it’s no less scintillating. Again the artist is underwater, playing percussion with
Yannick Dauby ~ Wā Jiè Méng Xūn
What’s Amphibia Anura to some, is Salientia to others. If the taxonomy sounds obscure, perhaps their common call may help: “ribbet, ribbet” (or “kreck-ek, kreck-ek,” depending on one’s field guide). Herpetologists rejoice, sound artist Yannick Dauby’s frog-centric album, Wā Jiè
Yannick Dauby ~ Wā Jiè Méng Xūn
What’s Amphibia Anura to some, is Salientia to others. If the taxonomy sounds obscure, perhaps their common call may help: “ribbet, ribbet” (or “kreck-ek, kreck-ek,” depending on one’s field guide). Herpetologists rejoice, sound artist Yannick Dauby’s frog-centric album, Wā Jiè
Izabela Dłużyk ~ Soundscapes of spring
Izabela Dłużyk’s Soundscapes of summer was A Closer Listen‘s favorite soundscape of 2016, and her latest album is just as remarkable. For this release, the artist has turned the dial back to spring, and we’re hoping (reasonably so) that the project will
Izabela Dłużyk ~ Soundscapes of spring
Izabela Dłużyk’s Soundscapes of summer was A Closer Listen‘s favorite soundscape of 2016, and her latest album is just as remarkable. For this release, the artist has turned the dial back to spring, and we’re hoping (reasonably so) that the project will
Ludovic Medery ~ eMERgences
One can tell what this disc is about by focusing on the capital letters. eMERgences is about the sea. In a piece of semantic irony, the artist’s last name also cradles the word: Ludovic MEdeRy. With little description, one is invited
Ludovic Medery ~ eMERgences
One can tell what this disc is about by focusing on the capital letters. eMERgences is about the sea. In a piece of semantic irony, the artist’s last name also cradles the word: Ludovic MEdeRy. With little description, one is invited
Fergus Kelly ~ Local Knowledge
Physical formats have seen a great deal of attrition in recent years, but the Unfathomless label has remained consistent. Their CDs are released in pairs, sent into the world like animals leaving the ark. Their high quality recordings, sonic diversity
Fergus Kelly ~ Local Knowledge
Physical formats have seen a great deal of attrition in recent years, but the Unfathomless label has remained consistent. Their CDs are released in pairs, sent into the world like animals leaving the ark. Their high quality recordings, sonic diversity
Ulf A.S. Holbrook ~ Borka (winds)
Borka (winds) performs a sonic miracle, transforming threatening sounds into active calm. The 3″ is part of Flaming Pines’ Tiny Portraits series, now five sets and twenty discs strong. As a pure reflection of place and time, it’s one of our favorites of
Ulf A.S. Holbrook ~ Borka (winds)
Borka (winds) performs a sonic miracle, transforming threatening sounds into active calm. The 3″ is part of Flaming Pines’ Tiny Portraits series, now five sets and twenty discs strong. As a pure reflection of place and time, it’s one of our favorites of
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