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Nairobi, Kenya
Unexpected rhythms of faith amongst the trees
When a friend suggested the Nairobi Arboretum for recording, I took it. African flora and fauna is what I expected. And a good opportunity to get my bag setup in order (I was in the middle of adjusting when I stumbled on the scene of this recording. Please forgive the water bottle crinkling).
April Melnick
February 11, 2023
Sharing the stories behind field recordings.
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Lisbon, Portugal
The voice echoing across marble and time
Right away I took to the marble alleyways of Lisbon. Narrow and twisting they carry sound like no other place I've heard. Crisp. Clear. Alive! I had twenty-four hours to explore by myself before meeting up with a friend for the rest of the trip.
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April Melnick
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February 11, 2023
Mid-levels, Hong Kong
Astonishing feats of athleticism with nary a finger twitch
I'm not sure how exactly I managed. My body remembers steps like taking the stairs by two. Keeping my center of gravity low. Soft soled shoes. And the lightest, supportive touch possible, cradling the recorder like my life depended on it.
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April Melnick
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February 11, 2023
Berlin, Germany
The best recorder is always the one you have with you
That's the saying I treat as bible. And it's never let me down. It's definitely better to capture that moment, even if it's lo-fi, than missing out entirely.
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April Melnick
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February 11, 2023
Whampoa, Hong Kong
Bang, crash, tumble & splash: building a floating dock
An hour after I left the hostel, I stumble upon the event of the early afternoon. A semi-truck, filled with stacks of brown plastic cubes
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April Melnick
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February 11, 2023
About
The most exciting part of field recording is more than captured sounds
For me, it's also being in the flow state. Being open. And all the happenings associated with that state. Hi! I'm April, a field recordist.
To only focus on the recordings themselves or what sort of pieces they become is great. But I really love to hear and share the stories behind the recordings.
They can add layers of context that really elevate the listening experience. And that's why I created this space to share my stories.
Thanks for reading!
