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Easter Compasso: Festive Medley and Contrast

Barroselas, Viana do Castelo, 4905-362, Portugal

A 13-minute field recording by Tiago CarvE made in Viana do Castelo, Portugal on 6 April 2026, in the afternoon. Soundscape: church bells and festivals, parades & fireworks.

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Easter Compasso: Festive Medley and Contrast
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Recordist's notes

A stationary and mobile recording outside and inside a care home. The philharmonic band performs a medley of popular patron saint songs. The recording documents the "sonic door" effect—the transition from the distant outdoor atmosphere to the loud, festive interior. A sharp contrast is noted between the solemnity of the religious procession (the bell outside) and the joyful music and applause within.

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.

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