tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4 2012-04-27T10:14:48Z Chris Watson is a sound recordist specialising in natural history. His work as a wildlife sound recordist includes both work for film and television documentaries, and experimental musical projects. Movable Type 3.35 tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3501 2012-04-27T09:08:16Z 2012-04-27T10:14:48Z

Sounding City: Public Sound, Kortrijk, Belgium, 28.04.12 - 13.05.12 Opening on the 28th with a presentation of the work of Chris Watson by Mike Harding and a live performance by Jana Winderen. Chris Watson - installation inspired by "After the Deluge (Na de Zondvloed)" by Roelant Savery @ Broel Museum Jana Winderen - installation - "The Moat" & live performance Unfortunately Chris Watson cannot be present for family reasons, so his work will be presented by Mike Harding from Touch. www.festivalkortrijk.be...

Field www.field.nu Chris Watson - installation inspired by "After the Deluge (Na de Zondvloed)" by Roelant Savery @ Broel Museum Jana Winderen - installation - "The Moat" & live performance Unfortunately Chris Watson cannot be present for family reasons, so his work will be presented by Mike Harding from Touch. www.festivalkortrijk.be]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3462 2012-04-25T15:42:20Z 2012-04-25T13:43:34Z

May 3rd Touch.30 live at Kingston University Improvisation and Digital Arts Festival Market House, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey UK Live: Philip Jeck - www.philipjeck.com BJNilsen - www.bjnilsen.com Chris Watson - www.chriswatson.net 1500-1700 Touch Seminar: Mike Harding chairs a panel with the artists 2000-2200 Touch.30 Live http://www.idaf.co.uk/ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT...

Field www.field.nu May 3rd Touch.30 live at Kingston University Improvisation and Digital Arts Festival Market House, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey UK Live: Philip Jeck - www.philipjeck.com BJNilsen - www.bjnilsen.com Chris Watson - www.chriswatson.net 1500-1700 Touch Seminar: Mike Harding chairs a panel with the artists 2000-2200 Touch.30 Live http://www.idaf.co.uk/ THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3498 2012-04-25T13:30:57Z 2012-04-25T13:41:34Z

BBC Radio 4, 1st May 2012 11pm The first of three nautically themed tales by Lynn Truss, written for and performed at the BBC More than Words Festival. Periwinkle: Bill Wallis Hermit Crab: Geoffrey Palmer Contributor: Chris Watson Sound recordings by Chris Watson Producer Sarah Blunt Radio Times Pick of the Week:...

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Broadcasting Press Guild Award for The Wire The Guardian reviews the broadcast: Sunday 2 January, 2011 13.30-14.00 Chris Watson visits The WIRED Lab project in Australia, which is inspired by the work of biomedical scientist and composer Alan Lamb, who has long been fascinated by the extraordinary sounds created when the wind and the weather interact with telegraph wires or fencing cables stretched across the landscape. Here, Chris not only meets Alan and his colleagues Sarah Last and Dave Burraston to find out more about the history and evolution of their work with wire structures, but also records for himself the music of the wires. Presenter Chris Watson Producer Sarah Blunt...

Field www.field.nu Broadcasting Press Guild Award for The Wire The Guardian reviews the broadcast: Sunday 2 January, 2011 13.30-14.00 Chris Watson visits The WIRED Lab project in Australia, which is inspired by the work of biomedical scientist and composer Alan Lamb, who has long been fascinated by the extraordinary sounds created when the wind and the weather interact with telegraph wires or fencing cables stretched across the landscape. Here, Chris not only meets Alan and his colleagues Sarah Last and Dave Burraston to find out more about the history and evolution of their work with wire structures, but also records for himself the music of the wires. Presenter Chris Watson Producer Sarah Blunt]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3463 2012-03-24T09:35:35Z 2012-03-24T09:36:31Z

BBC Radio 4, Friday 20 April, 11.02am Haunted by the sinking of RMS Titanic one hundred years ago, this fictional soundscape tells the story of an iceberg and its journey south after calving from a glacier in Greenland. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh Sound recordings by Chris Watson Producer Sarah Blunt...

Field www.field.nu BBC Radio 4, Friday 20 April, 11.02am Haunted by the sinking of RMS Titanic one hundred years ago, this fictional soundscape tells the story of an iceberg and its journey south after calving from a glacier in Greenland. Narrated by Adjoa Andoh Sound recordings by Chris Watson Producer Sarah Blunt tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3447 2012-03-14T17:18:49Z 2012-03-20T10:43:17Z

Series 6, Is Life Too Loud? 2/8. The team asks if modern life is damaging our ears. Jem records a centipede's footsteps. The team asks whether modern life is damaging our ears. Dallas explores how safety-conscious scientists are putting the noise back into driving, Liz learns to like the sound of being sick, and Jem sets out to record the sound of a centipede's footsteps. The programme is produced in partnership with the Open University. Chris features in the film recording insects inside an anechoic chamber at the University of Salford. You can see a clip from the programme here....

Field www.field.nu Series 6, Is Life Too Loud? 2/8. The team asks if modern life is damaging our ears. Jem records a centipede's footsteps. The team asks whether modern life is damaging our ears. Dallas explores how safety-conscious scientists are putting the noise back into driving, Liz learns to like the sound of being sick, and Jem sets out to record the sound of a centipede's footsteps. The programme is produced in partnership with the Open University. Chris features in the film recording insects inside an anechoic chamber at the University of Salford. You can see a clip from the programme here.]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3431 2012-02-24T17:58:18Z 2012-02-24T18:01:54Z

THE CENTRE AWARD WINNER This award goes to the person, team or organisation whose work has made an outstanding contribution to any aspect of the industry — through broadcasting, production or technical sectors within the region and beyond. Their work, either in front of the camera or behind the scenes, should have made a significant and lasting impact on audiences and viewers in the North East and the Borders — and on a wider stage. The judges are keen to invite nominations from as broad a spectrum of talents as possible. Evidence of recent exceptional achievement(s) should be included. Nominations for the Centre Award were sent in confidence to the Chair of the Judges. The Judges said: Tonight's recipient is described as "one of the most modest, unassuming people you will ever meet." That counts a few of us out! Our winner is one of the world's foremost wildlife sound recordists, whose major credits include productions like THE LIFE OF BIRDS (which won him a BAFTA in 1998), THE BLUE PLANET, THE LIFE OF MAMMALS and more recently the sensational FROZEN PLANET. He started his career at Tyne Tees TV in the 1980's, and was soon developing a passionate interest in recording the sounds of wildlife, which led to major innovations in recording natural sound in often difficult, dangerous and challenging environments; an enrichment of sound recording techniques in the industry generally, and raising the bar in the understanding...

Field www.field.nu THE CENTRE AWARD WINNER This award goes to the person, team or organisation whose work has made an outstanding contribution to any aspect of the industry — through broadcasting, production or technical sectors within the region and beyond. Their work, either in front of the camera or behind the scenes, should have made a significant and lasting impact on audiences and viewers in the North East and the Borders — and on a wider stage. The judges are keen to invite nominations from as broad a spectrum of talents as possible. Evidence of recent exceptional achievement(s) should be included. Nominations for the Centre Award were sent in confidence to the Chair of the Judges. The Judges said: Tonight's recipient is described as "one of the most modest, unassuming people you will ever meet." That counts a few of us out! Our winner is one of the world's foremost wildlife sound recordists, whose major credits include productions like THE LIFE OF BIRDS (which won him a BAFTA in 1998), THE BLUE PLANET, THE LIFE OF MAMMALS and more recently the sensational FROZEN PLANET. He started his career at Tyne Tees TV in the 1980's, and was soon developing a passionate interest in recording the sounds of wildlife, which led to major innovations in recording natural sound in often difficult, dangerous and challenging environments; an enrichment of sound recording techniques in the industry generally, and raising the bar in the understanding of the sounds of the natural world. Although wildlife has always been his main focus, he's also expanded into experimental sound-work — for example the sound installation he created for Constable's 'Cornfield' at the National Gallery in London. Our winner is known for his generosity in sharing and explaining his techniques, and his commitment to the importance of training and inspiring others. Guest Presenter: PETER SALMON Winner: CHRIS WATSON]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3414 2012-02-17T10:03:42Z 2012-02-17T10:09:44Z

Chris has contributed sounds to the Irish film, Silence (Harvest Films, 2012) UPCOMING SCREENING Jameson Dublin Film Festival | Thurs 23rd February 2012 Lighthouse Cinema 1, Smithfield, Dublin | 8:45pm...

Field www.field.nu Chris has contributed sounds to the Irish film, Silence (Harvest Films, 2012) UPCOMING SCREENING Jameson Dublin Film Festival | Thurs 23rd February 2012 Lighthouse Cinema 1, Smithfield, Dublin | 8:45pm]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3404 2012-02-10T08:59:48Z 2012-02-29T15:21:37Z

Field www.field.nu Chris Watson - A Journey South Old Broadcasting House, Leeds, England 7th March 6:00pm : Drinks, snacks & chats 7:00pm : An Introduction by Mike Harding of Touch 7:10pm : A Journey South, with Chris Watson 8:30pm : Q&A 9:00pm : Close ***This event is now sold out*** Touch.30, in conjunction with the Oates100 Campaign and nti Leeds present an audio-visual journey to the South Pole with Chris Watson. As part of the team for the David Attenborough BBC series "Frozen Planet", Chris travelled to Antarctica to record the ambient sounds, the wildlife, the water - even the groaning of a glacier as it moves. Chris talks about his experiences there and brings the remotest continent to life with his stunning recordings. Chris is is one of the world's leading recorders of wildlife and natural phenomena. His recordings are used in TV, Radio and Film including contributions to the award-winning re-release of "A Great White Silence", originally filmed during Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole. For Touch he edits his field recordings into a filmic narrative released on CD & Vinyl, such as his latest release "El Tren Fantasma"; viewed by one reviewer as "a benchmark in field recording not to mention a map of the soul, an insight into the human condition and a key to dreams". Chris has characterised his work as "putting microphones where you can't put your ears" - come along to experience the incredible surround-sound results for yourself. This is part of a series of events intended to commemorate Captain Lawrence “Titus” Oates, who sacrificed himself 100 years ago in an effort to save the lives of his fellow explorers during Captain Scott's attempt to be the first to the South Pole. Generously hosted by nti Leeds at Old Broadcasting House with equipment loaned from Leeds Metropolitan University, this is a unique event to commemorate a true Leeds hero. This is now sold out Directions and parking: www.ntileeds.co.uk All profits go to: Help For Heroes]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3396 2012-02-08T11:29:55Z 2012-02-08T11:30:17Z

NATURE: James and the Giant Redwoods (part 1) BBC Radio 4, Tue 14 Feb 11.02, rpt Thur 16 Feb 21.02 James Aldred has long dreamt of seeing the world’s biggest trees, but their location is a well-kept secret, and then James is introduced to Michael Taylor, the man who found Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, and so begins an adventure to the Giant Redwood forests of California in search of the some of the biggest living organisms on the planet, and an incredible climbing challenge. Additional sound recordings by Chris Watson. Producer Sarah Blunt NATURE: James and the Giant Redwoods (part 2) BBC Radio 4, Tue 21 Feb 11.02m rot Thu 23 Feb 21.20 James Aldred encounters some of the world’s biggest trees in The Grove of Titans and a childhood dream comes true when he’s not only taken to see Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, whose location is a well-kept secret, but also gets the chance to climb it. Additional sound recordings by Chris Watson. Producer Sarah Blunt...

Field www.field.nu NATURE: James and the Giant Redwoods (part 1) BBC Radio 4, Tue 14 Feb 11.02, rpt Thur 16 Feb 21.02 James Aldred has long dreamt of seeing the world’s biggest trees, but their location is a well-kept secret, and then James is introduced to Michael Taylor, the man who found Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, and so begins an adventure to the Giant Redwood forests of California in search of the some of the biggest living organisms on the planet, and an incredible climbing challenge. Additional sound recordings by Chris Watson. Producer Sarah Blunt NATURE: James and the Giant Redwoods (part 2) BBC Radio 4, Tue 21 Feb 11.02m rot Thu 23 Feb 21.20 James Aldred encounters some of the world’s biggest trees in The Grove of Titans and a childhood dream comes true when he’s not only taken to see Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, whose location is a well-kept secret, but also gets the chance to climb it. Additional sound recordings by Chris Watson. Producer Sarah Blunt tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3394 2012-02-07T10:21:23Z 2012-02-07T10:22:02Z

11am BBC Radio 4 Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson spends much of his time listening and recording the sounds of the natural world. When the National Gallery invited him to create a sound piece inspired by a painting of his choice, he chose Constable's 'The Cornfield'. This was the start of a creative and exciting project, which also involved students from Ravensbourne College of Art and Design and other professional musicians and sounds artists. The project began with audio guides for paintings selected by the artists, and then later developed into an evening event involving a live sound mix in the gallery to accompany a tour of the paintings with an art historian. NATURE uses these events to explore how painters use a range of techniques to excite the viewers senses; not only the visual sense, but the senses of smell, touch and perhaps most poignantly, hearing. The programme also explores how sound installations and sound guides may help some viewers, especially people who might feel intimidated by paintings, to engage with these works of art. Producer Sarah Blunt....

Field www.field.nu 11am BBC Radio 4 Wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson spends much of his time listening and recording the sounds of the natural world. When the National Gallery invited him to create a sound piece inspired by a painting of his choice, he chose Constable's 'The Cornfield'. This was the start of a creative and exciting project, which also involved students from Ravensbourne College of Art and Design and other professional musicians and sounds artists. The project began with audio guides for paintings selected by the artists, and then later developed into an evening event involving a live sound mix in the gallery to accompany a tour of the paintings with an art historian. NATURE uses these events to explore how painters use a range of techniques to excite the viewers senses; not only the visual sense, but the senses of smell, touch and perhaps most poignantly, hearing. The programme also explores how sound installations and sound guides may help some viewers, especially people who might feel intimidated by paintings, to engage with these works of art. Producer Sarah Blunt.]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3393 2012-02-02T10:51:20Z 2012-02-02T14:33:29Z

You can watch an interview with Chris using BBC iPlayer here Inside Out is a regional magazine with Chris Jackson. We follow Darlington football club's battle to survive, and meet the man who put the sound to David Attenborough's Frozen Planet. This programme is available to view until 8pm February 6th 2012 www.bbc.co.uk/chrisjackson...

Field www.field.nu here Inside Out is a regional magazine with Chris Jackson. We follow Darlington football club's battle to survive, and meet the man who put the sound to David Attenborough's Frozen Planet. This programme is available to view until 8pm February 6th 2012 www.bbc.co.uk/chrisjackson]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3376 2012-01-18T10:11:37Z 2012-01-18T10:13:06Z

"Last year I interviewed sound recordist Chris Watson on the subject of noise for a piece exploring the use of birdsong at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool..." On the nature of things...

Field www.field.nu On the nature of things]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2012://4.3360 2012-01-05T12:13:47Z 2012-01-05T12:15:25Z

The magnificent pictures that our specialist cameramen produce for the BBC Natural History Unit’s stunning wildlife documentaries are a high point of UK television. But, as always, the pictures are pretty useless without the sound that goes with them. CHRIS WATSON is one of the world's leading location sound recordists, with a remarkable portfolio of work including ‘The Frozen Planet’, ‘The Life of Mammals’ and ‘The Life of Birds’. On January 12th the RTS, in association with Newcastle University, is promoting an evening event with Chris that will demonstrate the lengths he goes to capturing the remarkable sound of the natural world - or as Chris puts it, ‘putting a microphone where you can't put your ears’. For more details of this un-missable event, go to www.rts.org.uk/netb. The event is free, but registration is essential through our Eventbrite booking service....

Field www.field.nu www.rts.org.uk/netb. The event is free, but registration is essential through our Eventbrite booking service.]]> tag:www.chriswatson.net,2011://4.3351 2011-12-27T11:48:33Z 2011-12-27T11:49:28Z

The Poetry of Radio The Colour of Sound By Seán Street To Be Published 6th February 2012 by Routledge – 146 pages This book explores the idea of the poetic in radio and sound as well as the concept of pure sound as poetry, both historically and within a contemporary perspective, examining examples of makers and works internationally....

Field www.field.nu To Be Published 6th February 2012 by Routledge – 146 pages This book explores the idea of the poetic in radio and sound as well as the concept of pure sound as poetry, both historically and within a contemporary perspective, examining examples of makers and works internationally.]]>