Field Recording

Field recording is a music genre characterized by the use of environmental sounds, often captured in natural or urban settings, as a primary compositional element. Emerging in the late 20th century, field recording evolved from avant-garde and experimental music traditions, particularly those of John Cage and Pierre Schaeffer. The genre gained popularity in the 2000s, with artists incorporating a range of techniques, from straightforward documentation to manipulation and processing of sounds. Field recordings often feature a lack of traditional instrumentation, instead emphasizing the sonic textures of everyday environments, such as rain, wind, or industrial hum. This genre is notable for its emphasis on the listener's relationship with their surroundings, inviting a heightened awareness of the sonic landscape. Field recording's relationship to other genres, such as ambient, sound art, and experimental music, is evident in its use of unconventional sounds and emphasis on atmosphere. What sets field recording apart is its focus on the unmediated, often unedited, capture of environmental sounds, blurring the lines between music, art, and documentary.

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Jungle Train
Single - Released July 14, 2025
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Ruído Branco
The Listening Planet
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Nature on Record
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