STEPPING INTO THE DARK

Recorded by Chris Watson. THE Following recordings are the atmospheres of special places. "These recordings avoid background noise, human disturbance and editing. They are made using sensitive microphones camouflaged and fixed in position usually well in advance of any recording or animal behaviour. The mics. are then cabled back on very long leads to a hide or concealed recording point, the aim being to capture the actual sound within each particular location without external influence. Sites are discovered by researching local natural or social history, by interpretations features on a map or through anecdote and conversation with people about their feelings for or against particular places. The author and researcher T. L. identified the sources of several spirits within the topography..