East Asia PhoNographic Mornings #18/25
Each Morning of the World #08
M50 ~ Suzhou Creek ~ Shanghai ~ China
31°14'59.53"N, 121°26'43.71"E
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Terence LLoren

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My most favorite recording of my time in Shanghai and one that for me is representative to my experience of the macro-development of Shanghai during the past 10 years is this track. It was recorded at M50, an old factory complex that had been converted into artist’s studios and galleries and is an excerpt from a longer recording. I was showing my friend around that day and there was this tremendous sound. Each thump rattled the glass in the old windows and shook the ground. We explored a little and found a high vantage point to witness the reinforcement of the bank along Suzhou Creek with a new row of piles not 30 meters from where we stood. We stood there mesmerized with the violent rhythm. Notice the echolocation-like effect of the hits bouncing from the glass buildings across the river. Creating space with a non-visual medium.

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Terence LLoren
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I am a sound recordist living in Shanghai for the past 13 years. I am originally from Virginia in the United States. When I am not out in the field recording, I am a professional sound recordist. I started my label, Bivouac Recording, back in 2003 to showcase experimental musicians. Eventually I began releasing my own field recording projects from my label. The projects are ‘audio documentaries’ (see ‘sonic journalism’) that focus on capturing non-visual aspects of humanity like culture, language, and biophilia.


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www.bivouacrecording.com
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