Lawrence English / Werner Dafeldecker ~ Fathom Tides

Fathom Tides is an LP of incremental change.  Best heard as a single, slowly-developing piece, the album reflects the pace of nature over that of humanity.  The earth is in no hurry; the trees are not multi-tasking; the streams do have

ACL 2014: Top Ten Field Recording & Soundscape

Field recordings and soundscapes do much more than reflect the sounds of nature.  They also delve into local culture and artificial sound environments; they serve as travelogues, historical statements, and calls to political action.  An environment once captured is never

Lawrence English + Werner Dafeldecker ~ Shadow of the Monolith

I recently heard an Australian speaker commenting on tourists.  “I love when people come to Australia and say that they’re just passing through.  Passing through to where?  The South Pole?”  In this case, the answer is yes, as this collaborative