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Easter Compasso: Arrival and Rehearsal

Barroselas, Viana do Castelo, 4905-362, Portugal

A 2-minute field recording by Tiago CarvE made in Viana do Castelo, Portugal on 6 April 2026, in the afternoon. Soundscape: church bells and soundwalks.

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Easter Compasso: Arrival and Rehearsal
2:22Public Domain Markby Tiago CarvEInternet Archive
2:22
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Recordist's notes

A document of the Easter Compasso approaching a care home. The recording captures a layered soundscape: the philharmonic band rehearsing as they draw near, the rhythmic tolling of the compasso bell, and the sound of walking on the approach. A study in moving sound sources and overlapping traditions. Recorded with a Tascam DR-05.

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

About the place

Viana do Castelo is a town of about 36,148 people in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. OttoAnna lists 6 field recordings from here.

Equipment mentioned: Tascam DR-05. A budget handheld with omnidirectional stereo microphones.

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