Listening
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The Sound of Silence
Great article by Virginia Morell talking about nature, industrialization, quiet places, and silence. Features commentaries from recordist, composer and bioacoustician Bernie Krause, bioacoustician Kurt Fristrup and recordist Gordon Hempton. “Listen,” said Bernie Krause. He rolled down his car window, and we…
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Lecture: Francisco Lopez at RBMA 2011
Fantastic lecture by Francisco López at Red Bull Music Academy 2011. Internationally recognized as one of the major figures of the sound art and experimental music scene, Francisco Lopez has developed an astonishing sonic universe over the past 30 years.…
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A Quiet Position – Listening Through Field Recording, Edition one: FIELD TEST
in October 2011 Field Fest (curated by q-o2) brings together many artists /composers / musicians whose work involves various aspects of field recording….this compilation offers you the chance to hear some small elements of that work. it should be noted…
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Field Experiments: An Exclusive Interview with Richard Devine
You probably already heard about Richard Devine, electronic musician and sound designer known not only for working on music, but also on doing sound for short films, videogames, websites, sound libraries, synthesizers, samplers, and more. A big part of those…
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Stephen Vitiello: Intimate Listening
From composing electronic music to scoring experimental videos to making larger-scale public installations that create immersive soundscapes, sound artist Stephen Vitiello invites his audience to reinterpret sound. He took us on a sonic tour of his work including recordings from…
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Spinning On Air: An Interview with R. Murray Schafer
Fascinating interview with R. Murray Schafer for WNYC radio show Spinning On Air. Composer R. Murray Schafer will inspire you to listen to the music of sound. His 1977 book “The Tuning of the World” is full of original, evocative…