So long, Sound Walk September. Hello Walktober!
2 Oct, 2022
Thank you; You've submitted about 70 sound walks for the Sound Walk September awards.
The number of walking pieces that have been added to our archives in the previous year has been significantly larger, but as we urge you to submit all walking pieces, not just sound walks, not every submitted piece makes for a submission to awards.
We've had a busy month, with some 50 events organised by the community, you, throughout the world, with, at last, a noticeable shift from the online realm to the physical world.
I, personally, had a lot of fun with 30DaysOfPrompts, in which I was nudged to document 60 aspects of my urban environment throughout September.
Next, we've put together a team of reviewers, an online jury, if you will, who will put together the shortlist. You can visit the page of Sound Walk September 2022 to see who is part of this online jury.
Expect the shortlist to be announced at the start of November.
Meanwhile, we're working on streamlining a number of features of the website. Keep an eye out for lots of subtle, and some not-so-subtle, changes. And give us a shout when you run into a problem.
For one, you will notice that the look and feel of this very newsletter has been updated. I hope you appreciate the changes. And, at least as important, this will be the first newsletter which will also be available on our own website, for everyone to consult, at any time.
And, time moves on; Its history is a bit murky, lost in pre-internet obscurity, but October is Walktober. It appears that this is one of the few good things coming out of the United States, and Go Jauntly, the walking app for everyday outdoor adventures, is nudging you to go on a walk-a-day throughout the month.
You probably should download their app, if it isn't already on your phone.
Let's take a walk!
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ECHOES specialises in geolocative audio. Our free platform allows creators to make and publish incredible GPS-triggered walking experiences. We also create apps which focus on sound and location, like The Royal Parks and The Royal Academy’s collaborative ‘Music for Trees’ app.
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2022-10-18 18:00 UTC
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Meet the authors who are writing about walking and the landscapes through which we walk, at walk · listen · create’s Walking Writers Salons. We are delighted to have biologist and award-winning nature writer David George Haskell join us in October, talking about “Sounds Wild and Broken: Sonic marvels, Evolution's Creat... Keep reading
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We are delighted to announce the winners of our walking home writing competition: Tony Horitz for his poem ‘Of Blood and Water‘ and Cheryl Markosky for her story ‘Walk of Life‘. At the Stories Sunday Showcase event hosted by Jake Morris-Campbell poet and broadcaster, with special guest Lydia Kennaway, outgoing Poet-in-Residence, the competition short listers
New walking pieces
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1. Rise Up is a song about where the edge of a city merges with nature
2. Mitcham Common is a song about hidden treasures in overlooked urban green spaces Keep reading
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Using John Snow's 1854 report on cholera, this walk is an opportunity to re-see Soho, to look with new eyes at the people around us and at ourselves, all of us flesh-covered bones whose hearts are still beating. Remember death, remember life. Keep reading
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Originally created to accompany a research thesis, the audio tapestry presents opportunity to reflect on the role of sonic arts within participatory walking practices, exploring connection between two female walkers, and the space they move through. Keep reading
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An immersive binaural experience with six soundscapes composed to highlight relationships between realism and perception of different sonic markers or events occurring throughout the year at the Peace Wall. Keep reading
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This project reflects through an auditory and sonic art perspective how the city sounds like without the presence of humans or the normal amount of human density in popular areas in public spaces of Montreal. Keep reading
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This project reflects through an auditory and sonic art perspective how the city sounds like without the presence of humans or the normal amount of human density in popular areas in public spaces of Belfast. Keep reading
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12 heritage trails along the England Coast Path in Somerset, revealing the hidden history of each location and all sewn together with curious Somerset dialect words. Keep reading
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Voices of Dulverton; an audio trail comprising of interviews from elderly residents and their early memories of Exmoor. Curated by Christopher Jelley from recordings and interviews by Birdie Johnson recorded around the turn of the millennium. Keep reading
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The listener joins our hosts Livvi & Gus as they explore the old ruin of Moore Hall, near Lough Cara Co. Mayo. Although one is not required to listen in situ, it would certainly enhance the experience - safely exploring as one listens to the piece. Keep reading
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Collecting sound recordings from the diverse landscapes of Provence, in the South of France. This piece invites listeners to immerse themselves in the soundscapes of this unique region. Keep reading
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This piece invites the listener to discover the inner realms and wonders of the Yamabushi. Join them on their journey through the sacred Dewa Sanzan mountains, sit with them under night skies and hear their voices echo through the forest... Keep reading
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Three quarters of the way up a mountain in the rugged Cairngorms of rural Scotland is a site that was precious to women for generations.
We walk this mountain to search for this site, exploring what significance it holds for the modern day. Keep reading
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Re/collections is the final prototype of PhD research into 3D locative audio for public engagement in urban outdoor heritage sites. It was presented as part of Heritage Open Days 2022 in partnership with The Regency Town House. Keep reading
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Upcoming events
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2022-10-04 15:30 UTC
· Lesnes Abbey Woods, Belvedere, UK
Lore of the Wild Guided Walk Keep reading
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2022-10-06 16:00 UTC
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Join this one hour online walk with the Pip Decks Community, to gain space to breathe, be mindful, connect, chat, and laugh. Keep reading
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2022-10-07 08:30 UTC
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Join us for a live virtual walk guided by our mindset coach from wherever you are in the world. All you need is your phone & the zoom app t... Keep reading
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From our network
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I started an experiment that builds on both my interests in independent publishing and visiting/reflecting on various artistic happenings. I’m hosting this short-... Keep reading
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Andrew Howe introduces an exciting Shropshire-based series of walks and gatherings focusing on land justice, deep time, rewilding and more. Keep reading
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Actions de formation, conférences, ateliers, groupe de travail, autour du ou plutôt des paysages sonores Lire et télécharger ICI Keep reading
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For Sound Walk September 2022, the main event organised by walk · listen · create was 30 Days of Prompts, a continuous, 30-day event, where participants were given ... Keep reading
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Hi everyone
There has been some important progress regarding Ralli Quays and I am using this blog to share information as we do not have a dedicated webpage. For ... Keep reading
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I decided to explore photographing b+w seascapes whilst I was on those early morning poodle walks that incorporated walking up and over Rosetta Head. Below is a pho... Keep reading
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Hooray! Its First Sunday this Sunday and so time for a communal wander.
We will be exploring some of our favourite subjects: rivers, regeneration and play in our c... Keep reading
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Thrilled to have won the flash fiction prize for my story Walk of Life in Walk Listen Create’s Walking Home competition. I’m looking forward to getting stuck into... Keep reading
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We are delighted to announce the winners of our walking home writing competition: Tony Horitz for his poem ‘Of Blood and Water‘ and Cheryl Markosky for her story ‘W... Keep reading
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Laissons les sons vifsL’écoute révélatrice, rêve et lectriceEn inter-positionsSuper-positionsJusqu’à positionsEn frottis de flots fluxd’improbables rangs contretric... Keep reading
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I returned to the farm, with little else on my mind but to leave this shameful episode, and my wretched life, behind me. The pain of Emma’s rejection, alongside the... Keep reading
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The BLKN Mobile Forum is one of SCUB’s key outcomes, implemented in several locations across the Balkans during the Ground Tour journey. Keep reading
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Whilst I have been walking along the coast this year I have been exploring how to photograph the fleeting character or the ephemerality of light in the early mornin... Keep reading
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Stuff we found
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This walking stick belonged to Virginia Woolf, one of the great modernist writers of the 20th century—known for such novels as Mrs. Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, ... Keep reading
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One cannot deny that footwear is also intimately tied to tradition in India, which is a unique combination of many culures and customs. Source: A Walk Through the T... Keep reading
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Walking is always considered an essential exercise that is likely to have a long-term benefit on the individual. It helps keep the body in a fit condition and reduc... Keep reading
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WALKING SOLO In 2020, for ‘Walking Solo’, Lancaster LitFest invited two locally based writers Polly Atkin and Jenn Ashworth to make a podcast each, based on a solo ... Keep reading
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Stars of film about 500-mile trek to Scotland for Cop26 hit the road again for Bristol premiere Source: Camino to Cop26: climate pilgrims walk 135 miles to promote ... Keep reading
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At the end of last year Emma Welton was interviewed . A musician who lives locally. She discusses listening as a nature connection practice. Source: Sound Walks – ... Keep reading
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Fitness apps and the power of live satellite tracking have allowed runners, cyclists and others to draw hearts, animals, birthday wishes — and even homages to Verme... Keep reading
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