augmented illusions

Lori Beckstead & Dave Rose
Winanga-li: Australian Soundscapes

“These soundscapes, recorded in Australia, were captured using binaural microphones. By placing a microphone close to each ear, binaural recordings attempt to capture sound just the way you would hear it if you had been there. Rather than using these recordings as “objets sonores” from which to create new compositions through electronic manipulation, the soundscapes are presented here virtually unaltered. They are like unretouched, sonic photographs. The intention is not to create art from sound, but rather to present sound as art. The listener is invited to immerse themselves in these sonic environments and create their own interpretations of them. Do you recognize what you are hearing? Do the sounds evoke memories, inspire curiosity? What do the sounds mean to you?” The entire album can be downloaded at wandering ear.

Track: Symphony Hall

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