Zoia...

I couldn't resist and bought myself a new musical toy. This is the Empress Zoia. It started out as a very complicated guitar pedal and then another version was released with modular connections. It is basically a modular effects pedal, allowing you to create chains of reverb, delay, granular, looper... you name it, it can create it. You can also use it to create simple synths and sequencers. My first project with it was to try to create three different synth voices that each played a different sequence, in harmony with each other and, of course, going through some nice revery and delay effects. The result is a patch that just plays itself forever, if you leave it to. Here's the result...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPcRaoZGFE8

Landscapes I love...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R12qblgdJ7w

We recently moved to a village in the heart of the Broads so we could be surrounded by wonderful landscapes and nature. From our new base we found a lovely route to cycle and enjoy the countryside. I tried to film the ride but the first time I found the camera had not always been pointing the same way I was cycling, so it took a couple attempts to get footage of the whole route. Here's the result... To me it's a celebration of Norfolk lanes as referenced in John Betjeman's poem 'Norfolk'.... 'These Norfolk lanes, recall lost innocence. The years falls off and find me walking back...'

So the title 'Music for Norfolk Lanes' takes inspiration from Betjeman, and also from Eno's amazing work 'Music for Airports'. The footage is also a celebration of Spring, which is a wonderful time to be alive. Peace to you and thank you for your interest.

Field Recordings | The Sounds of Eowyn

Storm Eowyn sweeps over the UK

The most dramatic weather passed by to the north, but we had strong winds in Norfolk.  Out on the marshes, where a small wood gave way to open ground, the wind buffeted the grasses and reeds.  

Despite winds of around 40 knots, military jets could at times be seen and heard overhead.

The birds and animals seemed to be wisely hunkering down, although one brave cormerant took to the air, crabbing through the wind with a brave determination to stay on course.

Click below to spend 20 minutes out on the windy waterlands... (headphones recommended for immersion)