Open Call
Field Recording: Red Deer Season with Chris Watson
CAMP FR
Eligibility
All levels are welcome.
Number of Participants
15
Deadline
No deadline
Duration
October 18, 2023 - October 22, 2023
Costs
- €1,389.00 program fee (one-time)
Housing
Private Room, Shared Bathroom
Meals
Breakfast, Chef on Site, Coffee, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks, Tea, Vegan, Vegetarian
Public Programs
Discussion, Group Dinners, Mentors, Workshops
Disciplines
Composers, Sound Art
Languages
English
Program Description
From mid-September to mid-October the high mountains and forests of the Ariege region play host to one of the most impressive events of the wildlife calendar - the red deer rutting season. As the sun sets, we'll install ourselves on the mountain and wait for the unmistakable "brame du cerf" - the sonorous call of the red stag. Evening explorations and all-night camping and recording sessions will provide an unforgettable experience of sonic exploration. While we're not hunting the sound of deer, we'll focus on all factors of working with environmental sound - recording, production, decoding and critical analysis. There will also be recording sessions focusing on owls - it's the perfect time for owl activity, as mother owls try to push their recently independent young out of their territory - bats, insects and hydrophone recordings in the lakes and rivers of this beautiful region.
