Field & Foley

My guest today is one I have been looking forward to for a while! Thomas Rex Beverly is not just a field recordist and composer – he's a sound explorer on a mission to capture the essence of our changing planet through sound. In a world saturated with noise, Thomas's work celebrates the beauty of pristine natural soundscapes, urging us to reconnect with nature and preserve its wonders for future generations.

From the wild calls of animals to the awe-inspiring symphony of storms, Thomas's recordings transport listeners to the heart of nature's most breath-taking moments.

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Today, I'm thrilled to have Pauli Ondruska and Henry Scott from Remedy Entertainment joining us. With their extensive expertise in game audio, they've played pivotal roles in crafting the intense soundscape of Alan Wake 2.

In this episode, we'll delve into their unique experiences working on such an esteemed franchise, exploring everything from the meticulous recording of foley to the techniques used to bring the game world to life through sound.

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Today, I'm super excited to welcome Faith Abi-Haydar to the show! Faith is a freelance sound designer, mixer, foley artist, and editor with a wealth of experience. She's worked on a massive 2000+ SFX library for Shutterstock at Vaudeville Sound in Vancouver and had her short films shown at the Brooklyn Film Festival. Not only is she proficient in Dolby Atmos mixing, but she's also the one editing and mixing this very podcast!

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Introducing Tony Manfredonia, a Michigan-based composer and singer-songwriter known for his emotive and captivating music. From epic symphonic rock to tender pop-piano ballads, Tony's genre-defying sound takes listeners on extraordinary journeys.

Performing worldwide with esteemed ensembles like the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and collaborating with artists such as The Accidentals and Bob James, Tony Manfredonia's versatility and profound compositions leave an indelible mark on audiences.

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Meet Lewis Thompson: music composer, sound designer, and master of all things audio! From strumming his first guitar at the age of 11 to crafting immersive soundscapes for indie games and cinematic titles like The Quarry and As Dusk Falls, Lewis is a prominent figure in the UK game dev community, organizing meet-ups and events.

And on top of all that he founded a social platform for audio people called Airwiggles!

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Thank you for a year of listening to Field & Foley! As a special treat, here is a compilation of a recording from each of our guests this past year (Thanks to Katharina for the idea!).

And the first three people that send us a message with the episode number of the last recording in this compilation will win a special prize!

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this auditory journey through the highlights of our first year. And as always - thank you for listening!

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Join us for a special bonus episode as we celebrate our one-year anniversary with a twist! Host Ben Reichstein takes the guest seat to reflect on the journey, share insights, and answer questions. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from the voice behind the mic!

Welcome to Field & Foley, the podcast that explores the world of field recording and foley art. I am your host, Ben Reichstein, and every two weeks I'm joined by a new guest from the wonderful world of sound. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, we'll answer your questions, share tips and tricks and tell stories about the people behind the sound.

But our show isn't just for sound designers – it's for anyone who loves to get a direct insight into the craft of audio recording! Together, we'll discuss the joy of going out into nature or staying in your studio and capturing your own material. Join us for lively conversation, insights, and inspiration in every episode of Field & Foley.

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Today, I'm excited to introduce Mikel Parraga-Wills, a highly esteemed Foley Mixer based in Los Angeles, California. With an impressive resume featuring projects like Fast X, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and two of my favourite movies of the last years, Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two.

Join us as we explore Mikel's journey, his insights into Foley mixing, and his contributions to the world of cinema.

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Martha Mutiso, a Kenyan-based freelance tour leader and conservation storyteller, joins us today. Passionate about nature, conservation, and ecotourism, Martha's work spans photography, filming, writing and the captivating art of field recording.

Her mission is to preserve the dwindling sounds of nature and inspire change through storytelling. Through Ecoescapades.org, she showcases the wonders of our planet through impactful blog articles that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Welcome to Field & Foley, the podcast that explores the world of field recording and foley art. I am your host, Ben Reichstein, and every two weeks I'm joined by a new guest from the wonderful world of sound. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, we'll answer your questions, share tips and tricks and tell stories about the people behind the sound.

But our show isn't just for sound designers – it's for anyone who loves to get a direct insight into the craft of audio recording! Together, we'll discuss the joy of going out into nature or staying in your studio and capturing your own material. Join us for lively conversation, insights, and inspiration in every episode of Field & Foley.

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Our guest today is Damjan Mravunac, whose name has never been pronounced correctly in english!

With 25 years of experience working in the video game industry, he is the mastermind behind the music of the "Serious Sam" and "The Talos principle" franchises. As a multi-instrumentalist, Damjan could easily play all parts in the Rock Band game simultaneously - if he was born as an octopus.

Welcome to Field & Foley, the podcast that explores the world of field recording and foley art. I am your host, Ben Reichstein, and every two weeks I'm joined by a new guest from the wonderful world of sound. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, we'll answer your questions, share tips and tricks and tell stories about the people behind the sound.

But our show isn't just for sound designers – it's for anyone who loves to get a direct insight into the craft of audio recording! Together, we'll discuss the joy of going out into nature or staying in your studio and capturing your own material. Join us for lively conversation, insights, and inspiration in every episode of Field & Foley.

If you've enjoyed this episode please consider buying merch or supporting directly via Patreon or Ko-fi where you gain early access to episodes in lossless format and can submit questions for guests:

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