Hi, I’m Mark, and welcome to Legio Sounds.
Over the last few years, I’ve developed a deep fascination with the diverse and captivating soundscapes of wild and untamed places. As I travelled the world to record my Wood Fired Oven podcast, I began to explore the unique sounds of nature, with a particular interest in biophony and geophony.
Come along with me on a sonic journey as we explore the intricacies of the natural world’s voices and the Earth’s symphony, revealing the beauty and richness of the world’s auditory landscapes.
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Latest Field Notes
- Mastering Long-Duration Drop Rigs: A 92+ Hour Journey with Battery, Recorder and SD Card Optimisation
For field recording enthusiasts who are already familiar with drop rigs, you’ll appreciate the exceptional technique they provide for capturing the awe-inspiring biophony present in nature. A notable benefit of drop rigs lies in their unobtrusive approach, guaranteeing that the … More Mastering Long-Duration Drop Rigs: A 92+ Hour Journey with Battery, Recorder and SD Card Optimisation - The Enchanting Biophony of Nature: Reflecting on a Field Recording Session in South West Queensland
While listening to the forest sounds I recorded during a recent field recording session in South West Queensland, Australia, I am in awe of the incredible variety of life present within the natural world – so near to home. It’s … More The Enchanting Biophony of Nature: Reflecting on a Field Recording Session in South West Queensland - The Importance of Soundscapes: Exploring the Three Primary Acoustic Sources
Photo taken from Eshaness Lighthouse – situated on the Northmavine peninsula in the north-west of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Recording the geophony of the area – the waves and wind was a challenge, but quite exhilarating! Bernie Krause’s revised edition … More The Importance of Soundscapes: Exploring the Three Primary Acoustic Sources - A Walk in the Rain: Capturing London’s Soundscape on a Historic Day
As a curious field recordist, one of my favourite things to do is to capture the sounds of the environment as I move through it. So when I had the opportunity to take a train ride then a walk from … More A Walk in the Rain: Capturing London’s Soundscape on a Historic Day - Capturing the Enchanting Soundscape of Commercial Street in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
The Shetland Islands, located off the north coast of Scotland, are a group of remote and rugged islands steeped in history and rich in natural beauty. During a recent visit to Lerwick, the largest town on the main island, I … More Capturing the Enchanting Soundscape of Commercial Street in Lerwick, Shetland Islands - Needwood Forest United Kingdom
During my recent 13-hour recording session in Needwood Forest, I was struck by the astonishing array of sounds that I was able to capture. Needwood Forest has a long and interesting history, having been designated as a Royal Hunting Forest … More Needwood Forest United Kingdom
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