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Parallel sonic worlds: crossfading from above to below water and back

City of London, England, EC2V 5AE, United Kingdom

A 7-minute field recording by Peter Cusack made in London, United Kingdom on 16 May 2022, in the afternoon. Soundscape: rivers, streams & waterfalls, harbours, ports & boats and underwater (hydrophone).

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Parallel sonic worlds: crossfading from above to below water and back
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Recordist's notes

Standing on the river bank watching the boats pass the sound they make underwater is inaudible. However, it is loud and often strident. This recording uses a hydrophone and normal microphones. The track starts above water and slowly crossfades below the surface. Water slopping against the pier is heard from both, albeit differently, but the sound of the boats only underwater. Coots call at the beginning.

Written by Peter Cusack on radio aporee ::: maps.

About the place

London is a city of about 8,961,989 people in England, United Kingdom. OttoAnna lists 171 field recordings from here.

Equipment mentioned: Hydrophones. Underwater microphones used for whales, fish, ice and the hidden sounds of rivers and ponds.

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