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 remarkable to contemplate how each creature contributes to the biophony (as professional field recordist Bernie … More The Enchanting Biophony of Nature: Reflecting on a Field Recording Session in South West Queensland

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 the Notting Hill Gate train station to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, I … 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 had the opportunity to explore and record the unique soundscape of this captivating location. Lerwick … More Capturing the Enchanting Soundscape of Commercial Street in Lerwick, Shetland Islands