The wind whispering through the sedge reeds. A continuous presence on today's walk and a sound that's been local to the area for centuries and more.

Whispering sedge reeds

Walking a line of recently cut sedge reeds on land where they've been harvested, and still are, since the 15th century. The reeds are used for thatching.

Walking though cut reeds

Improvisation with plant. Wansbeck River, Morpeth. December 13, 2012.

Plant improvisation

Improvisation with hanging branch against frozen leaves. Wansbeck River, Morpeth. December 13, 2012.

Tree improvisation

An improvisation working live sampling into a field recording of Sedge Fen (Wicken Fen, Ely, Cambridgeshire). December 31, 2012. 

Sedge Fen environmental Improvisation

An improvisation from inside East Mere Hide combining live sampling and field recording. Wicken Fen, Ely, Cambridgeshire. December 31, 2012. Video: http://vimeo.com/57530086

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