34 episodes

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?

Harrogate Sound Portrait Andrew Backhouse

- Arts

- 2 MAY 2022
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.
- 9 min
- 23 OCT 2021
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.
- 4 min
- 21 AUG 2021
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.
- 1 min
- 20 AUG 2021
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.
- 4 min
- 6 FEB 2021
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.
- 16 min
- 28 MAY 2020
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.
- 4 min