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Subject: Re: Hello
From: Wild Sanctuary <>
Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 14:29:26 -0800
Welcome to the group, Gordon. You'll enjoy the dialog and we'll certainly
enjoy having your inspired responses to the various issues that arise.

Bernie Krause

>Hi Members,
>
>I've just joined the group, and I have to admit it is with a little bit of
>nervousness, mainly because my emphasis during the last several years has
>been to work alone (and I mean really alone, unplugged from TV, newspapers,
>or radio). On a normal day, my phone rings maybe twice (if it's not
>unplugged).
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>My main area of interest is recording soundscapes, particularly the quiet
>ones in remote areas, and while I work with a variety of microphones, I
>pretty much love the Neumann KU-81i Dummy Head. Binaural recording has been
>challenging for me, and this has led me to an approach for 'nature sound
>portraiture' which can be summarized as: location, location, location. I've
>gone to various parts of the world, but my favorite place is up the Hoh
>Valley, right here at Olympic National Park, where I am trying (and meeting
>with some success) to preserve One Square Inch of Silence.
>
>On the flip side, I also record loud social events (arena sports), loud
>modes of transportation (race cars, steam engines, jets), and whatever a
>client calls for. This drives me absolutely crazy. But it is a rush at times
>and helps my circulation.
>
>I am interested in exploring new sounds and spaces/places to find them, and
>learning from others in the group about techniques that I've not tried. And
>I hope that I may in some why be of help to others.
>
>All the best,
>
>Gordon
>
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