Category Archives: field recording

A few notes on Changeable Weather

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A few words on Changeable Weather and links-

“Sonic richness to be discovered, it definitely will be a treat for your sore soul on a hot summer day. ” From my wonderful collaborator and Sound Artist Una Lee-her link is here

“Sounds like sitting and listening in the garden, where there is a road before and birds tell their story!”  from the always reliable Kulturterrorismus-German music blog- link is here

and on the Sadayatana radio program-here is the link-
You can download or listen to the disc here

Thanks to all!

Below is Shoreline around dusk a track from the disc-

Una Lee’s Static Flux and Mindwandering

Una Lee has had a very busy summer! Besides being part of Lynlee with me, she has managed to put out two superb new releases. Both discs offer many aural rewards after a few listens. Mindwandering is released on the withering-trees label and features Hyo Jung Kim on Violin and voice. Here is what they say :

“The term ‘ Stream of consciousness’ or ‘Train of thoughts’ would be the best way to describe the idea, by which this piece ‘Mindwandering’ was made. It’s a rather longer sound collage of over 30 different found sound tracks and some field recordings of improvised music, which were used and manipulated to accompany the infinitely wandering mind.”

There are some wonderful passages here that masterfully blend sound art, improv, and field recordings into one organic whole. The link is here to listen and download. Check out some other works as well by the label, which looks to be quite promising.

Una’s other release is called Static Flux , here raindrops are recorded in different positions and situations to create a trancelike meditation on the percussive sounds of rain.

For the last week or so, this has been my main listen . It’s  Fantastic!

Check it out

Lynlee’s Abstract Absurdism

Here is a sample of the latest Lynlee track. This one is for Haze’s excellent Sound Interpretation series dedicated to Samuel Beckett.  The text is taken from Beckett’s Waiting for Godot . To download or listen to the track in its entirety go here.

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Three Harmonies from Suzhou screened at Pyramid Atlantic with Open Circuits on 7/27/13

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The event is curated by Daniel Barbiero and will feature structured improvisations for mixed and matched groupings.  Really looking forward to it.

Go here for more info

Poster art provided by: Sonic Circuits

Sound Scene (mixed) Signals tonight! 5/18/13 at the Goethe Institute, Washington D.C

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My field recording Seneca is part of this event

DC Listening Lounge is excited to announce the 2013 edition of Sound Scene: our annual interactive audio exploration. This year, we’re sending you (mixed)Signals. The audio extravaganza will feature live music, interactive audio exhibits, community noise-making, found sounds, headphone listening stations, sine waves and more.

Please join us for an evening of sound so rich and exciting, your other senses will be jealous.

Sound Scene VI: (mixed)Signals
May 18th, 2013

7:00pm-11:30pm
Goethe Institute, 812 7th St NW (7th and H Sts NW)

Featuring live performances by musicians:
Janel and Anthony
Slammer/JC
David Schulman
Tatyana Safronova and Kit Young
Layne Stailey
The CooLots
All ages are welcome-and encouraged!

Advance tickets available here: http://soundscene2013.eventbrite.com/.

Suggested donation of $10 at the door.

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DC Listening Lounge began in the fall of 2004 by like-minded audio enthusiasts as an informal place to listen, experiment and learn more about the art and craft of sound. We continue to meet once a month in DC living rooms to share and listen to one another’s latest audio finds- and to continue an ongoing conversation about sound and creative storytelling.

We always welcome curious visitors, eager listeners, and sound enthusiasts of all stripes and types. To join our mailing list or learn more about our monthly meetings, email us at sound@dclisteninglounge.com.

Lynlee Beauty was Everwhere (excerpt)

 

Here is an excerpt from Lynlee’s Beauty was Everywhere, which was featured in Sound Interpretations  dedication to Virginia Woolf. To quote Una Lee, “Soothing field recording and awakening text are merged together in one to express the deepest admiration towards Virginia Woolf.” Enjoy!

To listen or download the entire disc go here-