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Ep44 Storm Sounds and Audio Recontextualisation - Joe Early
Sound recordist Joe Early from the Library of sounds, tells stories about recording of a storm, and a night on King Street, Bristol. Luke improvises a soundtrack to these stories over the recordings recontextualizing them, an insightful episode about the power of music and sound.
Interlude sound recordings from the library of sounds:
00.46s Eurasian Reed Warbler bird
03.08s Red Deer
15.46s Dish Washer
24.45s Wine glass with finger + FX
Internal Hard Drive
Timestamps by PodSqueeze
Introduction to Joe Earley (00:00:08)
The host introduces Joe Earley, a sound recordist and owner of the Library of Sounds.
The Library of Sounds (00:00:24)
Joe explains his passion for capturing various sounds from nature and urban environments.
Improvised Music Interpretation (00:00:52)
Joe shares his emotional response to an improvised piece of music, expressing feelings of longing and sadness.
Storytelling with Sound (00:03:03)
The host asks Joe to narrate a story based on a recording from King Street in Bristol.
Atmosphere of King Street (00:03:38)
Joe describes the chaotic atmosphere he recorded while walking through a crowded King Street.
Soundtrack Suggestions (00:04:28)
Joe suggests a musical vibe to accompany the recording, emphasizing intensity and calmness.
Emotional Reaction to Music (00:07:05)
Joe shares his emotional response to the improvised soundtrack, highlighting its effectiveness.
Alternative Perspective on Sound (00:08:44)
The host explores a different, more positive interpretation of the same recording.
Recording a Storm (00:09:13)
Joe recounts his experience recording a storm, detailing the unexpected weather changes.
Calm vs. Chaos in Storms (00:10:40)
Joe discusses the differing perspectives people have towards storms, revealing his calming view.
Setting Up for Recording (00:11:23)
Joe describes the hectic experience of setting up equipment during the storm.
Transition to Calmness (00:13:54)
Joe reflects on the shift from chaos to calmness when he returned indoors after recording.
Cultural Concept of Hygge (00:14:36)
Joe introduces the Danish concept of hygge, relating it to comfort during dark seasons.
Musical Interpretation of Comfort (00:15:00)
The host describes how he musically interprets the feeling of hygge through warm tones.
Recording Waves at Minehead (00:16:02)
Joe shares his experience of capturing the calming sound of waves at the beach.
Emotional Connection to Waves (00:16:52)
Joe emphasizes the emotional connection between music and the sound of waves.
Musical Representation of Water (00:17:10)
The host discusses how to musically convey the feeling of water washing over.
Response to Wave Music (00:18:32)
Joe praises the emotional impact of the music accompanying the wave sounds.
Fluidity in Music (00:19:07)
Joe comments on how the movement of notes reflects the fluidity of water.
Dissonance and Danger (00:20:08)
The host explains how dissonance in music can evoke feelings of danger.
Contrasting Atmospheres (00:21:45)
Joe discusses how contrasting sounds and music can create unexpected emotional responses.
Sinister Sound Experiment (00:23:29)
Joe shares his reaction to a dissonant soundtrack layered over beach sounds.
Emotional Attachments to Sound (00:24:05)
Joe reflects on how audio recordings evoke memories and sensory experiences.
Conclusion and Reflection (00:24:54)
Joe summarizes his insights on music's role in conveying emotions during the podcast.
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By Luke TomlinsonSound recordist Joe Early from the Library of sounds, tells stories about recording of a storm, and a night on King Street, Bristol. Luke improvises a soundtrack to these stories over the recordings recontextualizing them, an insightful episode about the power of music and sound.
Interlude sound recordings from the library of sounds:
00.46s Eurasian Reed Warbler bird
03.08s Red Deer
15.46s Dish Washer
24.45s Wine glass with finger + FX
Internal Hard Drive
Timestamps by PodSqueeze
Introduction to Joe Earley (00:00:08)
The host introduces Joe Earley, a sound recordist and owner of the Library of Sounds.
The Library of Sounds (00:00:24)
Joe explains his passion for capturing various sounds from nature and urban environments.
Improvised Music Interpretation (00:00:52)
Joe shares his emotional response to an improvised piece of music, expressing feelings of longing and sadness.
Storytelling with Sound (00:03:03)
The host asks Joe to narrate a story based on a recording from King Street in Bristol.
Atmosphere of King Street (00:03:38)
Joe describes the chaotic atmosphere he recorded while walking through a crowded King Street.
Soundtrack Suggestions (00:04:28)
Joe suggests a musical vibe to accompany the recording, emphasizing intensity and calmness.
Emotional Reaction to Music (00:07:05)
Joe shares his emotional response to the improvised soundtrack, highlighting its effectiveness.
Alternative Perspective on Sound (00:08:44)
The host explores a different, more positive interpretation of the same recording.
Recording a Storm (00:09:13)
Joe recounts his experience recording a storm, detailing the unexpected weather changes.
Calm vs. Chaos in Storms (00:10:40)
Joe discusses the differing perspectives people have towards storms, revealing his calming view.
Setting Up for Recording (00:11:23)
Joe describes the hectic experience of setting up equipment during the storm.
Transition to Calmness (00:13:54)
Joe reflects on the shift from chaos to calmness when he returned indoors after recording.
Cultural Concept of Hygge (00:14:36)
Joe introduces the Danish concept of hygge, relating it to comfort during dark seasons.
Musical Interpretation of Comfort (00:15:00)
The host describes how he musically interprets the feeling of hygge through warm tones.
Recording Waves at Minehead (00:16:02)
Joe shares his experience of capturing the calming sound of waves at the beach.
Emotional Connection to Waves (00:16:52)
Joe emphasizes the emotional connection between music and the sound of waves.
Musical Representation of Water (00:17:10)
The host discusses how to musically convey the feeling of water washing over.
Response to Wave Music (00:18:32)
Joe praises the emotional impact of the music accompanying the wave sounds.
Fluidity in Music (00:19:07)
Joe comments on how the movement of notes reflects the fluidity of water.
Dissonance and Danger (00:20:08)
The host explains how dissonance in music can evoke feelings of danger.
Contrasting Atmospheres (00:21:45)
Joe discusses how contrasting sounds and music can create unexpected emotional responses.
Sinister Sound Experiment (00:23:29)
Joe shares his reaction to a dissonant soundtrack layered over beach sounds.
Emotional Attachments to Sound (00:24:05)
Joe reflects on how audio recordings evoke memories and sensory experiences.
Conclusion and Reflection (00:24:54)
Joe summarizes his insights on music's role in conveying emotions during the podcast.