Taking inspiration from the fields of sonic journalism, acoustic ecology and soundscape composition, I have created a sound piece that explores the intrusion of urban noise on green spaces in London. The work consists of five sections, each representing a … Continue reading →

This week I have been experimenting with sound manipulation techniques and effects to manipulate my field recordings. Each section of the piece uses a different means of focusing on a particular sound element. The final sections I have decided on … Continue reading →

Nunhead Cemetery This morning I visited Nunhead cemetery to capture the early morning birdsong. I positioned myself deep into the trees to escape the hum. However, as the birds sing, the roars of jet engines flying through the sky attack … Continue reading →

Today I explored the parks and green spaces of central London. Tech wise, I was using a Zoom H6 to take stereo recordings. My intentions today were to capture the sounds of each space, as true as possible. I did … Continue reading →

By recording the soundscape of urban parks, I am effectively capturing a sonic imagine of space and time. These images, like they would be in a photobook, are examined one after the other. Each recording is a sonic image of … Continue reading →

In this short piece, Andra McCartney plays a ten second clip of a streetcar turning, which she then manipulates by slowing the speed of the recording down. Through this manipulation, McCartney uses the sound as an instrument. Rather than considering … Continue reading →

Through sound, I would like to draw attention the ever-present issue of noise pollution in London. Through researching the works of acoustic ecologists such as Hildegard Westerkamp and Andra McCartney. In Westerkamp’s “Kit Beach Soundwalk”, she guides the listener through … Continue reading →

-“In densely packed urban environments, narrow streets amplified sound. Mechanical noises contributed to and in some cases dominated, the sounds of nature.” -“Unlike earlier periods, soundscapes were now so varied as to defy the traditional experience of sound” -“Foreground sonic … Continue reading →

Parks play a crucial role in urban life. Examples of the benefits of green urban spaces include; increased biodiversity and air quality improvement, provide a public space that promotes cultural and social cohesion, as well as physical and mental health … Continue reading →

-What is a sound walk? – Anytime one chooses to consciously listen to a space as they move through it. -A soundwalk is fruitful place for interactions between people for environmental awareness. -When we think of listening, its in terms … Continue reading →