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Highlights
“MOSS – Mapping Otherworldly Soundscapes”
This geolocated soundwalk was commissioned by the 13th edition of the MOMENTUM biennale by the festival. It is an investigation and celebration of sound and an exploration of the relations between the natural and cultural worlds of Moss, Norway.
Rediscovering Britain with Quintin Lake
Join Quintin Lake for an illustrated discussion of his solo pilgrimage around the coast of Britain. We are delighted to welcome Quintin Lake here to Hatchards this evening for an illustrated talk on his experience of walking and photographing Britain for his book The Perimeter. On Friday 17 April 2015, photographer Quintin Lake set off
Only Glaciers Know
Discussing the complicated interconnections between human beings and the landscape of Iceland, the piece is designed to be experienced while walking along the Iceland coastline. It is a sonic documentary and poetic fiction of the enchanting island.
The Unseen Heard
This geo-located sound trail in Ramsgate, Kent explores the working lives of 19th and early 20th century women using census data and literary elements. Accessible via the Soundtrails app, it features 10 mini soundscapes portraying figures like Elizabeth Shannon and Harriet Tomson, created for Thanet’s Power of Women festival 2021.
Listening Underwater – Cotton Tree
Listening Underwater at Horizon Festival 2018 features over 100 GPS-triggered aquatic soundscapes from global locations including the Great Barrier Reef and K’Gari, revealing underwater acoustic ecologies affected by environmental change. The evolving audio experience highlights subtle aquatic ecosystem shifts through hydrophone recordings and is accessible anytime during the festival with headphones.
Walking pieces
The First Coast’s Stonington Soundwalk
The Stonington Soundwalk takes the listener on a walk past old sardine factories and music halls, neighborhoods and town piers. It features the stories of local residents, both past and present, recorded and edited by audio producer Galen Koch.
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Harmful algae bloom and stormwater runoff
I haven’t posted here since Kalani’s death from eating parts of a dead fish contaminated with brevetoxins from Karenia cristata. Though the daily poodlewalks with Maya have continued I have more or less stayed away from walking along the co...
6. Raynor Winn, The Wild Silence
I love Raynor Winn’s 2018 memoir The Salt Path. I’ve taught it a couple of times, and my students have loved it, too. It tells a story about how going on a long walk–the 630-mile South West Coast Path, to be precise–saved Winn and her husband, Moth, from twin disasters: the loss of their home … Continue reading 6. Raynor Winn, The Wild Silence →
Events
Writing Words of Wonder – Shoreline Stories
Regrettably this event has had to be CANCELLED. Brought back by popular demand, and to celebrate 2023 “Year of the Coast”, we are delighted to be able to offer this online workshop with El Rhodes, our creative writing champion, in which you can sharpen your skills and make submissions to the Shorelines project. The aim
• Slow walk listening and the sonic art of breath
Slow walk listening and the sonic art of breath / deep listening® text scores of Pauline Oliveros with Anne Bourne Take the ferry to Hanlan’s Point from Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Make your way to Gibraltar Point Lighthouse After extreme slow walk together towards the south shore, self guided listening, and the collective exploration of
