exploring the role of sound and listening in natural and cultural environments
The bimonthly WFAE Newsletter is now online for January-February 2012. This multimedia publication is a supplement to WFAE’s annual Soundscape: The Journal of Acoustic Ecology. Its mission is to make available in a timely manner, news, events, opportunities, and announcements from the WFAE Board, WFAE …
The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA) is seeking papers for a ”Special Issue on Soundscape and its Applications.” Deadline: January 15, 2012 [Quoted from the call] The general topic of soundscape is recognized as one that has consistently generated new and innovative …
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The Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology and World Listening Project continues its partnership with the National Park Service on October 8th.
Explore the natural soundscape of Miller Woods Trail with a soundwalk led by the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology. Enjoy a surprising concert of environmental sounds by Chicago Phonography, a collective of artists who gather audio recordings of Chicago and Gary soundscapes. Using a four-channel playback system, Chicago Phonography members collectively mix their recordings in live, improvisational performances. In a sense, Chicago Phonography substitutes microphones and field recordings for musical instruments to create new and dramatic soundscapes that surround and engage listeners in surprising ways; using only real world sounds. Chicago Phonography will host an ”open mic” session for new members. As a part of the Sixth Annual Chicago Calling Arts Festival, sounds collected by the National Park Service will be featured: whale sounds in Glacier Bay, the dawn chorus of Isle Royale in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and forests of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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