Stood on the edge of an ice sheet, dangling hydrophones into the water, fishing for the sound of creaking ice and currents below. That’s just the sort of thing field recordist Chris Watson does. But he isn’t just a listener – he’s a compelling storyteller who’s made his childhood fascination with sound into a career. He’s played gigs with Joy Division, travelled the world with David Attenborough and recently recorded at a Lithuanian nuclear power plant for the Emmy-nominated soundtrack to the TV show Chernobyl.
So if you’ve ever wondered whether it’s worth pursuing those niche fascinations of yours, here’s Chris breaking down a few amazing places that his have taken him…
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