The Wake
Inspired by a painting of Lake Keitele by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, sound recordist Chris Watson vividly recalls his quest in Finland to capture the voices of a vast isolated lake.
For many of us, isolation is disconcerting and challenging, but for wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson, it is something he actively seeks, so he can fully immerse himself in a place and capture its unique sounds in his recordings.
In the third of five illustrated essays, Chris vividly recalls his quest to capture the voices of a black throated diver or, 'musta kuikka', on an isolated lake in Finland having been inspired by a painting of Lake Keitele by Akseli Gallen-Kallela. Surrounded by a vast forest, he experiences a powerful sense and spirit of place as he watches, waits and listens.
Produced by Sarah Blunt for 大象传媒 Audio in Bristol.
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