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| Recording frog chorus at Providence Presbyterian March 2012 (This particular attempt was not used -- too early for frogs.) (Photo by Beverly Gaddy) |
This eight minute work depicts dawn to dusk in the quiet lowcountry region of South Carolina where I live. I traveled the region with my recording gear in search of song birds, frogs, and other critters that move or fly about. While I was recording the audio my colleague, Beverly Gaddy, took photos documenting the locations and conditions (and actual birds) where we recorded. The equipment for this project was funded through a grant from "The Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina." Five tape tracks must be played back (on cue from the conductor) to synchronize with the orchestra. The orchestra serves as a listener and translator of the tapestries of nature, sometimes taking the lead but like in a dance, sometimes following the beautiful performances of nature.
(The only future change I forsee is the addition of a barred owl at the end...it has eluded me! The ocean recording can be replaced with a better one once I obtain it.)
Hey, Thanks for listening and for sharing your thoughts on this work! I hope it makes you more curious and aware of the musicianship of nature!
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