Soundscapes, design and acoustic ecology form the basis of both my artistic practice and academic research work. From field recording, through soundscape design, simulation, to human perception, my fascination and awe at the power of sound is limitless. As an avid field recordist, my recorder is never away from my side, documenting the sound world across the decades and as a tool to capture unique sounds for my compositions.
Soundscape is not just a concept, it is a living, changing part of our everyday lives, it has the power to affect our well being, both in a positive and negative way. My works seeks to help improve both awareness and understanding of how we are affected by the sound world around us, as well as find creative ways to explore sonic design of our future soundscapes. There is also a strong anthropological aspect to my work, as I try to capture ‘disappearing sound and soundscapes’, to save them for future generations to explore and get a better understanding of where the sound world was during my life time and how it is always evolving and changing.
I am an active proponent of listening and spreading the word of the importance of listening as an activity, especially for well being.The act of listening deeply, to a particular space and time can be transcendental, savouring the moment and appreciating the diversity and depth of the sound world around us.
My greatest joy comes from learning about the world around me through listening, and as such I seek soundscape projects that engage with the landscape, well-being, preservation, environmental change and acoustic ecology.