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Recordist's notes
This field recording captures the timeless sonic landscape of a European alpine path in Claviere at Cippo Vinçon on the trail that connects Claviere to Baita Gimont in the heart of central Europe. The soundscape reveals the delicate interplay between nature and pastoral tradition. Distant cowbells echo across the valley, their irregular rhythms carried by mountain breezes – a sonic reminder of the ancient relationship between highland communities and their environment. Author: Riccardo Mazza - Recorded on Sound Devices MixPre6, Mic Shure VP-88 in M/S - 24bit - 48Khz - DPA Windshield
Context
This recording was made away from larger towns, about 45 km from the nearest city in our gazetteer.
Equipment mentioned: Sound Devices recorders and DPA microphones. Professional location recorders (702, 722, MixPre series) with very quiet preamps.
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Sources & credits
- “Cippo Vinçon - Claviere - Alps - Italy - The Pastoral Bells of Alpine Heights” by Riccardo Mazza – CC BY-SA 3.0 · radio aporee ::: maps via Internet Archive
- Reverse geocoding: GeoNames – CC BY 4.0