Ep44 Storm Sounds and Audio Recontextualisation - Joe Early

Sound recordist Joe Early from the Library of sounds, tells stories about  recording of a storm, and a night on King Street, Bristol. Luke improvises a soundtrack to these stories over the recordings recontextualizing them, an insightful episode about the power of music and sound.

 

Interlude sound recordings from the library of sounds:

00.46s Eurasian Reed Warbler bird 

03.08s Red Deer

15.46s Dish Washer 

24.45s Wine glass with finger + FX

Internal Hard Drive 

Timestamps by PodSqueeze

Introduction to Joe Earley (00:00:08)  
The host introduces Joe Earley, a sound recordist and owner of the Library of Sounds.

The Library of Sounds (00:00:24)  
Joe explains his passion for capturing various sounds from nature and urban environments.

Improvised Music Interpretation (00:00:52)  
Joe shares his emotional response to an improvised piece of music, expressing feelings of longing and sadness.

Storytelling with Sound (00:03:03)  
The host asks Joe to narrate a story based on a recording from King Street in Bristol.

Atmosphere of King Street (00:03:38)  
Joe describes the chaotic atmosphere he recorded while walking through a crowded King Street.

Soundtrack Suggestions (00:04:28)  
Joe suggests a musical vibe to accompany the recording, emphasizing intensity and calmness.

Emotional Reaction to Music (00:07:05)  
Joe shares his emotional response to the improvised soundtrack, highlighting its effectiveness.

Alternative Perspective on Sound (00:08:44)  
The host explores a different, more positive interpretation of the same recording.

Recording a Storm (00:09:13)  
Joe recounts his experience recording a storm, detailing the unexpected weather changes.

Calm vs. Chaos in Storms (00:10:40)  
Joe discusses the differing perspectives people have towards storms, revealing his calming view.

Setting Up for Recording (00:11:23)  
Joe describes the hectic experience of setting up equipment during the storm.

Transition to Calmness (00:13:54)  
Joe reflects on the shift from chaos to calmness when he returned indoors after recording.

Cultural Concept of Hygge (00:14:36)  
Joe introduces the Danish concept of hygge, relating it to comfort during dark seasons.

Musical Interpretation of Comfort (00:15:00)  
The host describes how he musically interprets the feeling of hygge through warm tones.

Recording Waves at Minehead (00:16:02)  
Joe shares his experience of capturing the calming sound of waves at the beach.

Emotional Connection to Waves (00:16:52)  
Joe emphasizes the emotional connection between music and the sound of waves.

Musical Representation of Water (00:17:10)  
The host discusses how to musically convey the feeling of water washing over.

Response to Wave Music (00:18:32)  
Joe praises the emotional impact of the music accompanying the wave sounds.

Fluidity in Music (00:19:07)  
Joe comments on how the movement of notes reflects the fluidity of water.

Dissonance and Danger (00:20:08)  
The host explains how dissonance in music can evoke feelings of danger.

Contrasting Atmospheres (00:21:45)  
Joe discusses how contrasting sounds and music can create unexpected emotional responses.

Sinister Sound Experiment (00:23:29)  
Joe shares his reaction to a dissonant soundtrack layered over beach sounds.

Emotional Attachments to Sound (00:24:05)  
Joe reflects on how audio recordings evoke memories and sensory experiences.

Conclusion and Reflection (00:24:54)  
Joe summarizes his insights on music's role in conveying emotions during the podcast.