ACL 2012: Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape

An expert field recording requires more than just a good weather-resistant microphone.  One needs a feel for one’s subject matter, a discriminating ear, and the ability to make sound so powerful that it makes up for the lack of sight.

Daphine and Lyndsey ~ Seascape No. 1

Is there a more beautiful, peaceful, threatening sound than the sound of waves?  Is there anything else that can make us feel free of problems and convention, while at the same time reminding us how small we are compared to

W.I.A ~ W.I.A DIVERS

Browsing through some of my old vinyl collection recently, I was reminded of the anti-tape propaganda that record companies used to undertake – a cassette-and-crossbones design with the legend ‘HOME TAPING IS KILLING MUSIC’.  Except that it didn’t, and the

SCKE// ~ SCKE// Sierra Liora (1981)

Nostalgia has a crunchy bite to it and a bittersweet after-taste.  At least, that’s the impression one gets from listening to SCKE// Sierra Liora (1981), a cassette release from SCKE//, that’s also available as a download for those of us