Category Archives: Field Recording & Soundscape
Cathy Lane ~ The Hebrides Suite
Forty miles off the coast of Scotland lie the Outer Hebrides, an archipelago of islands whose populace have seen some harsh times yet still endure. Over the past three decades, Cathy Lane has enjoyed a love affair with the archipelago. The Hebrides
Cathy Lane ~ The Hebrides Suite
Forty miles off the coast of Scotland lie the Outer Hebrides, an archipelago of islands whose populace have seen some harsh times yet still endure. Over the past three decades, Cathy Lane has enjoyed a love affair with the archipelago. The Hebrides
Mortal Morning ~ The Lost Line
This EP may be made entirely of train sounds, but it doesn’t always sound like a train. The set tumbles through the timbres of drone, electronics, and jazz like a late night train passing by deserted stations; Mortal Morning (Michael
Mortal Morning ~ The Lost Line
This EP may be made entirely of train sounds, but it doesn’t always sound like a train. The set tumbles through the timbres of drone, electronics, and jazz like a late night train passing by deserted stations; Mortal Morning (Michael
Scott Lawlor ~ Jupiter is a Cosmic Vacuum Cleaner
If ambient consists of an environment built and modified, then field recordings consist of an environment interpreted and described – the first has architectural leanings, while the second is more in the spirit of looking at the world as text.
Scott Lawlor ~ Jupiter is a Cosmic Vacuum Cleaner
If ambient consists of an environment built and modified, then field recordings consist of an environment interpreted and described – the first has architectural leanings, while the second is more in the spirit of looking at the world as text.
tarab ~ strata
tarab (Eamon Sprod) describes his work as “careful arrangements of sonic rubbish”, but on his new single-track work, strata, the description is literal. These sounds were all collected in abandoned industrial lots in Melbourne. Factories, storm drains and physical debris color the landscape
tarab ~ strata
tarab (Eamon Sprod) describes his work as “careful arrangements of sonic rubbish”, but on his new single-track work, strata, the description is literal. These sounds were all collected in abandoned industrial lots in Melbourne. Factories, storm drains and physical debris color the landscape
Rob St. John & Tommy Perman ~ Water of Life
Water of Life may be the evolution of field recordings. Presented in an enormously appealing package, the 45 is accompanied by letterpress artwork and a series of essays that address Edinburgh’s water flow. As the first edition of the larger Imagining
Rob St. John & Tommy Perman ~ Water of Life
Water of Life may be the evolution of field recordings. Presented in an enormously appealing package, the 45 is accompanied by letterpress artwork and a series of essays that address Edinburgh’s water flow. As the first edition of the larger Imagining
Radio Cegeste ~ The New Zealand Storm Petrel
We last encountered Radio Cegeste with 2012’s to orient themselves with coastlines, a collaboration with Lee Noyes that investigated hidden hisses and sub-level tones. The new work echoes that theme by bringing to light a species previously thought to be extinct. The New
Radio Cegeste ~ The New Zealand Storm Petrel
We last encountered Radio Cegeste with 2012’s to orient themselves with coastlines, a collaboration with Lee Noyes that investigated hidden hisses and sub-level tones. The new work echoes that theme by bringing to light a species previously thought to be extinct. The New
Seaworthy ~ The Rainbow Lorikeet
Looking for something to tweet about? The Birds of a Feather series has returned! (Sorry, couldn’t resist!) The latest pair of releases begins with Seaworthy‘s ode to the Rainbow Lorikeet, a curious, colorful and talkative parrot that was accidentally released
Seaworthy ~ The Rainbow Lorikeet
Looking for something to tweet about? The Birds of a Feather series has returned! (Sorry, couldn’t resist!) The latest pair of releases begins with Seaworthy‘s ode to the Rainbow Lorikeet, a curious, colorful and talkative parrot that was accidentally released
ACL 2013: Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape
In compiling these field recordings, some artists traveled to distant lands, while others stayed at home. Some added instruments, others computer processing. Some of these releases are in love with certain places, but each one is in love with sound.
ACL 2013: Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape
In compiling these field recordings, some artists traveled to distant lands, while others stayed at home. Some added instruments, others computer processing. Some of these releases are in love with certain places, but each one is in love with sound.
a closer listen 