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Harrogate Sound Portrait

Harrogate Sound Portrait

By Andrew Backhouse

Is the soundscape of the world an indeterminate composition over which we have no control, or are we its composers and performers, responsible for giving it form and beauty? Orchestration is a musician’s business – but isn’t it up to us to undergo a paradigm shift and start hearing – not the music in the global soundscape – but the global soundscape as music? How has the soundscape of the borough changed in your lifetime?
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Harrogate Sound PortraitMay 03, 2020

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The Dawn Chorus In May, At The Start Of Nidderdale Greenway, Harrogate

The Dawn Chorus In May, At The Start Of Nidderdale Greenway, Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

This was recorded at the start of the Nidderdale Greenway, ASDA Carpark, Harrogate on 3rd May 2022 at around 5am.

May 03, 202209:00
Opening Up: Commercial Street at 9am

Opening Up: Commercial Street at 9am

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

Oct 23, 202104:00
Street Corner, High Harrogate

Street Corner, High Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

Aug 21, 202101:32
Bower Road, Up East Parade - An Audio Walk

Bower Road, Up East Parade - An Audio Walk

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

Aug 20, 202104:49
Dragon Parade to Claro Road - An Audio Walk In Harrogate

Dragon Parade to Claro Road - An Audio Walk In Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

Feb 06, 202116:11
Clap For Carers - Dragon Parade, Harrogate

Clap For Carers - Dragon Parade, Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 28, 202004:20
East Parade Take-Away

East Parade Take-Away

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 17, 202003:04
Skipton Road, Midday

Skipton Road, Midday

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:29
A Cross Section Of Dragon Parade, During The Pandemic

A Cross Section Of Dragon Parade, During The Pandemic

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202007:18
Dawn Chorus // Back Dragon Avenue, Harrogate

Dawn Chorus // Back Dragon Avenue, Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202042:18
Inside Creao Studio

Inside Creao Studio

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202003:33
Pride March, Launch (2018)

Pride March, Launch (2018)

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202000:45
Pride March, Montpellier

Pride March, Montpellier

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:56
The Ginnel, Outside Space

The Ginnel, Outside Space

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202000:50
Pride March (Quiet Part)

Pride March (Quiet Part)

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:00
Fish & Chips

Fish & Chips

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202006:53
Pothole Repairs, Dragon Road

Pothole Repairs, Dragon Road

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202004:11
Distant Fireworks

Distant Fireworks

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202000:47
A Grapevine In The Breeze

A Grapevine In The Breeze

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202003:52
Leaves Blowing Around A Fire-Escape, Back Dragon Parade

Leaves Blowing Around A Fire-Escape, Back Dragon Parade

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:42
Breeze In The Trees, Valley Garden's Boating Pond

Breeze In The Trees, Valley Garden's Boating Pond

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:59
Cold Bath Road

Cold Bath Road

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:06
Blackbird, Dragon Parade

Blackbird, Dragon Parade

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:00
ASDA, Bower Road

ASDA, Bower Road

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:58
Back Dragon Parade, Dawn Chorus

Back Dragon Parade, Dawn Chorus

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202003:16
Outside Bass & Bligh

Outside Bass & Bligh

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:59
Brown Long-Eared Bat, Valley Gardens

Brown Long-Eared Bat, Valley Gardens

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:53
Gambaru Crossing

Gambaru Crossing

Part of the Sound Map Of Harrogate - www.soundmapofharrogate.co.uk

May 03, 202001:07
Outside Jessops Harrogate

Outside Jessops Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:45
Outside M&S Harrogate

Outside M&S Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202001:50
The Sound Of Melting Snow (Harrogate)

The Sound Of Melting Snow (Harrogate)

Recorded using a Contact Mic. Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202010:00
WH Smiths, Harrogate

WH Smiths, Harrogate

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202002:00
Christmas Tree, Harrogate Town Centre

Christmas Tree, Harrogate Town Centre

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202002:14
Noisy Fan At A Ginnel

Noisy Fan At A Ginnel

Part of the Harrogate Sound Portrait. For more details, please see https://backhouse.wtf - thanks for listening.

May 03, 202000:56