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Carreira: Thunderstorm (Extended)

R. Dr. António Rodrigues 1055, 4775-065, Portugal

A 25-minute field recording by Tiago CarvE made in Barcelos, Portugal on 12 April 2026, in the afternoon. Soundscape: rain, thunderstorms and streets & traffic.

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Carreira: Thunderstorm (Extended)
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Recordist's notes

A 20-minute stationary recording of a thunderstorm. The soundscape features the heavy texture of rain, distant and close-range thunder, and the acoustic reflections of cars passing on wet asphalt. Occasional neighborhood sounds, including a cat’s meow and a neighbor's dog barking, are captured within the storm's atmosphere. Recorded with a Zoom H6 and Micbooster microphones. 16°C and Thunderstorm, 16.2 km/h.

Written by Tiago CarvE on radio aporee ::: maps.

About the place

Barcelos is a town of about 19,085 people in Braga, Portugal. OttoAnna lists 38 field recordings from here.

Equipment mentioned: Zoom H6. A six-track recorder with interchangeable capsules and four XLR inputs.

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