Category Archives: Field Recording & Soundscape
Haptic ~ ten years under the earth
This is an album for late nights, when all is still and even minute noises are amplified. A panacea to the din of the outside world, ten years under the earth exudes patience and wonder. It’s a fine return for Haptic, the trio
Haptic ~ ten years under the earth
This is an album for late nights, when all is still and even minute noises are amplified. A panacea to the din of the outside world, ten years under the earth exudes patience and wonder. It’s a fine return for Haptic, the trio
Gail Priest ~ Heraclitus in Iceland
Iceland’s scenery is lovely yet savage. The views are astonishing, from the Northern Lights to the purebred horses. But storms can arise at any moment, and recent eruptions have solidified the nation’s reputation as the land of fire and ice.
Gail Priest ~ Heraclitus in Iceland
Iceland’s scenery is lovely yet savage. The views are astonishing, from the Northern Lights to the purebred horses. But storms can arise at any moment, and recent eruptions have solidified the nation’s reputation as the land of fire and ice.
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
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