Field recordings (some edited, mixed, mastered, etc.)

As the U.S. war machine ramps up aggression towards China, understanding the history of the country's engagement with the world is more crucial than ever. This multi-part series takes an in-depth look at the history of China's foreign policy since the 1949 revolution brought the Communist Party to power.

This series is now seamlessly combined into this one episode file, with bonus content including immersive archival recordings and original music.

Brian is joined by Kenneth Hammond, a Professor of East Asian and Global History at New Mexico State University and an activist with the organization Pivot to Peace.

Part 1: 1949-1959 - Starts at 0:00:00
Part 2: 1959-1965 - Starts at 0:57:18
Part 3: 1965-1975 - Starts at 1:50:40
Part 4: 1975-1989 - Starts at 2:38:15
Part 5: 1989-1995 - Starts at 3:40:09
Part 6: 1995-2010 - Starts at 4:02:07
Part 7: 2011-2021 - Starts at 5:00:52

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China's Foreign Policy: Complete Series + Bonus Content (1949-Today)

Read by Bernie Krause and Greg Littlefield.

A compact, digestible guide to the science of sound and a practical exploration of the health benefits of 'tidying up' the noise in your life.

The artificial noise in our lives is a debris field of arbitrary and often harmful signals. Our lives are riddled with sound: heavy-footed neighbours, an ambulance screeching nearby, white noise from the television. Unsurprisingly, the noisy environment in which we live has an immense impact on our concentration, alertness, and feelings of anxiety.

To help us manage the rubble that hinders our mind and well-being, Bernie Krause whisks us through the practical steps that each one of us can take to  reduce the unhealthy noise in your life and realize the healing powers of certain acoustic encounters. Along the way, we explore the difference between harmful noise and the signals that make us feel good, between noise as a stressor and soundscapes that serve to boost our emotional and physiological health and stimulate our productivity.

By following his suggestions you'll discover what a wide variety of sound signatures represent; which ones you like, which ones you don't, and why. Thoroughly researched and accessibly crafted, THE POWER OF TRANQUILITY IN A VERY NOISY WORLD will show you how to gain control over your sonic experiences and live a more tranquil and enduring life.

The Power of Tranquility in a Very Noisy World by Bernie Krause, readers in description(Extract)

Heyr himna smiður - theremin loops

A ten minutes recording of the waves at Haukland Beach in the Lofoten Islands in Norway, taken one evening in February 2022. It was freezing cold with moderate to strong wind.

Recorded with the built-in stereo microphones of a Zoom H4N Pro. I used a high-pass filter in some sections of the track to remove low frequency wind noise. Other than that, and fade in/out, the track is not processed.

Hope you enjoy ❤️

Evening at Haukland Beach, Lofoten, Norway (Zoom H4N Pro)

Abby Martin is joined by longtime anti-war organizer Brian Becker to cover everything you need to know about the war in Ukraine, what it means for the future and how we can fight for peace.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introducing Brian Becker

02:15 - US unipolar authority & capitalist takeover of Russia

12:30 - NATO expansion and wars since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia's red line & failed negotiations  

21:52 - Russia intervention in Syria to defend Assad from US war 

28:00 - Explanation of 2014 coup

33:26 -  US role in regime change, origin of struggle in east Ukraine, Crimea

40:57 - Civil war in Donetsk & Luhansk, US trains and arms insurgency against Russians

40:50 - "Denazifying Ukraine" Truth about nazi influence in Ukraine

45:30 - Why US fueled conflict in East Ukraine

47:00 - Cancelling the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty & Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty

51:08 - Abby’s views as an anti-war activist 

54:17 - Putin's anti-communist speech 

1:05:07 - Putin justification for the invasion 

1:07:03 - Western media hypocrisy & eurocentrism

1:10:29 - Russia invasion for regime change in Ukraine

1:15:23 - Costs/benefits of war for Russia 

1:18:00 - Why US is waging war with Russia   

1:23:48 - Tectonic shift in global politics & risks of war in a multipolar world

1:29:53 - Why disbanding NATO is important anti-war demand 

1:35:42 - Minsk agreement explanation

1:37:26 - Obama vs Trump policy, Biden cabinet instrumental in coup 

1:46:01 - Impact of sanctions on Russia &countries dependent on Russia

1:49:13 - How anti-war activists can prepare for what's next

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Ukraine: Questions for the Anti-War Movement

ZOOM F3. Out of curiosity, I placed two AOM 5024 omnidirectional capsules angled at 45 degrees right/left, powered at 48v. I inserted a small separation baffle, something I had on hand without building anything for now. The result seems satisfactory to me.

Zoom F3 + AOM 5024 Angled mounted Digital Metronome test

German Member of Parliament Sevim Dağdelen, of the Left Party, Die Linke, condemns the NATO "proxy war" in Ukraine, saying the EU is acting as US "vassals". In this interview with Ben Norton, she also denounces the destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines as a "terrorist attack" that "should have resulted in a huge outcry".

VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=NYn0ODIL0Qg

TRANSCRIPT: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/02/22/germany-ukraine-nord-stream-sevim-dagdelen

German lawmaker denounces Ukraine 'proxy war' and US 'terrorist attack' on Nord Stream pipelines

Prof. Marandi of the University of Tehran says a larger war, involving Iran, Hezbollah and others, is becoming more likely by the day as Israel continues its bombardment of Gaza. President Biden is now visiting Israel, doubling down on the United States’ unconditional support of the apartheid regime. Days after the Un documented how Israel had struck schools and hospitals where Palestinians had taken refuge, a major hospital suffered a direct hit, killing more than 500.

Brian Becker is joined by Professor Mohammad Marandi. He is an expert on American studies and postcolonial literature who teaches at the University of Tehran.

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Iran Analyst: Regional War is Coming Unless Israel Stops Its Attack

The geothermal activity in Iceland is well known, but the natural sounds created by this activity are known by few. 
Recordings are done in A-B Stereo with Schoeps MK4 microphones.
Many hours of recording.

Hot springs in Iceland

The best of GusGus combined in one big mix. This mix contains the top 2 favorite songs from each GusGus album! 

Tracklist:

1) 00:00 GusGus - Starlovers
2) 03:20 GusGus - Higher
3) 06:30 GusGus - Rivals
4) 10:40 GusGus - Ladyshave
5) 14:00 GusGus - Featherlight
6) 18:10 GusGus - Desire
7) 21:15 GusGus - Airwaves
8) 26:30 GusGus - Esja
9) 31:40 GusGus - Fuel
10) 35:35 GusGus - Over
11) 41:00 GusGus - Thin Ice
12) 45:35 GusGus - Simple Tuesday
13) 50:10 GusGus - Crossfade
14) 55:05 GusGus - David
15) 58:01 GusGus - Add This Song
16) 1:01:37 GusGus - Breaking Down
17) 1:06:32 GusGus - Need in Me
18) 1:08:55 GusGus - Moss
19) 1:11:46 GusGus - Deep Inside
20) 1:15:40 GusGus - Anthem
21) 1:20:00 GusGus vs T-World - Purple (Remix) 
22) 1:23:47 GusGus - Believe
23) 1:27:27 GusGus - The Terras



The Best of GusGus Mix

Eiríkur Guðmundsson um 'Hið ógeðslega þjóðfélag'

This was recorded on the first night that myself and the team arrived at the Villa Carmen Research station in the Peruvian Amazon. 
Enjoy! 

Equipment: 
Sound Devices 552
Schoeps MK4 Stereo 
Rode NT1A Stereo 

Villa Carmen Research Station - On the porch at night

Nature reserve in Floi 2011 – Part 2. Listen and see more at: http://fieldrecording.net/2012/01/21/fridland-i-floa-2011-2-hluti/

Nature reserve in Flói 2011 – Part 2

Recorded at Fort Cronkhite north of San Francisco. The doors to the old bunker have recently been sealed off for safety reasons so no door movement could be recorded. In spite of this I grabbed a tire iron and got to improvising latch and impact sounds. Schoeps CMC6/MK41-MK8 MS.

Fort Cronkhite Doors

Recorded near the beach in a sea pool below the Hotel “Europe Villa Cortes GL” at Tenerife. 
More information, longer and different version of the recording can be found at: http://fieldrecording.net/2012/04/05/skepnurnar-i-lauginni/
Pictures can be found at:
https://picasaweb.google.com/104187345157190691446/HungrySnailsInTheSeaPool

Hungry Snails

http://binauraldiaries.co.uk/2012/06/construction-site-temple-meads-20120613-13-55/

Hungry Snails

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