In December 2024, I embarked on a field recording trip across South West WA, experimenting with immersive microphone configurations to capture the region’s rich soundscapes. Using IEM plugins, I layered these recordings to craft an immersive headphone-based sound art experience.
Use Headphones blends field recordings from Quinninup and Honeymoon Pool, featuring the flowing sounds of natural running water, birdsong, and cicadas. An incidental recording of a passerby walking their dog adds an unexpected interplay between human and animal worlds, subtly exploring the overlap between untouched nature and everyday life. Designed for deep listening, this piece invites audiences to experience these environments as if they were standing within them.
As the Title suggests, it is recommended to wear headphones when listening to this piece.
