Workshop 1
11am-12.30pm GMT, Sat 6 Nov

Workshop 2
11am-12.30pm GMT, Sun 7 Nov

Nick Luscombe and James Greer present a two part masterclass about field recordings to celebrate the launch of Fieldwave, Vol. 2.

Hosted online, Nick and James lead participants in a series of discussions and playbacks, giving insights into the genre and covering topics such as how to develop recordings in to art works and the ideal field recording set-up. Each session will feature the pair live as well as video content of them in action – from the depths of a traditional Oya stone mine, to the beauty of a stunning bamboo forest as well as the urban cityscape of central Tokyo.  


Online – £40

Sat 6 Nov

  • Brief history of field recording work including pioneering examples and playback.
  • Nick + James discuss their approaches and practice.
  • Why Japan is ideal as a sound source.
  • Video of Nick + James recording in Utsunomiya mine.
  • Discussion on the best equipment and microphones for different scenarios, including playbacks
  • The ideal field recording set up – practical advice for the best results.
  • Q&A

Sun 7 Nov

  • How to develop recordings into documentation or as a piece of art
  • Discussion on how field recordings have captured our imagination
  • Why is it so popular?
  • Playback and discussion on a selection of tracks from Fieldwave, Vol. 2
  • Video of Nick and James recording in Tokyo.
  • Q&A

Nonclassical gratefully acknowledges the support of PRS Foundation, The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and DCMS Culture Recovery Fund. Nonclassical is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner supported by PPL and in association with Youth Music UK.