Comments for Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org Lucy is based in Leicester and has been creating walks and installations using binaural audio since 2007. More recently Lucy has been using specially designed sound recording equipment to capture bird song. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:39:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on What does Blackpool sound like in 2011? by HG http://lucystevens.org/2012/01/15/what-does-blackpool-sound-like-in-2011/#comment-220 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:39:52 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1298#comment-220 Excellent story by Barry McCann – very atmospheric – enjoyed the soundscape as well.

]]> Comment on What does Blackpool sound like in 2011? by Kathy Rowan-Drewitt http://lucystevens.org/2012/01/15/what-does-blackpool-sound-like-in-2011/#comment-219 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:46:11 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1298#comment-219 What an interesting way of experiencing Blackpool! The recording really paints a picture of the seafront in sounds…. and fabulous story by Barry McCann! thanks to everyone who was involved in this project :0) x

]]> Comment on What does Blackpool sound like in 2011? by mccannb01 http://lucystevens.org/2012/01/15/what-does-blackpool-sound-like-in-2011/#comment-217 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:57:42 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1298#comment-217 Hi Lucy. Really delighted with what you have done with The Shadow Inside, thank you.

I remember you showed and interest in the Shozam festival coming up in February. The hub of the event is Showzam Central in the Winter Gardens, which is a re creation of the old side shows (The Headless Lady, Girl in a Fishbowl, etc) using actors. Posted link below. Could be a recording oppertunity. Let me know if you are interested or able to pop up and I will put you in touch with the organiser, Vanessa. You may need permission to record.

http://www.showzam.co.uk/whatson/showzamcentral2012

]]> Comment on What does Blackpool sound like in 2011? by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/2012/01/15/what-does-blackpool-sound-like-in-2011/#comment-212 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:43:25 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1298#comment-212 Yes I know, I really want to go but I’m not sure if my car is up for the trip! Fingers and toes crossed! If I do I’m not sure I can resist buying a pigeon this time!

]]> Comment on What does Blackpool sound like in 2011? by Ian http://lucystevens.org/2012/01/15/what-does-blackpool-sound-like-in-2011/#comment-211 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:47:00 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1298#comment-211 Heya talking of Blackpool and birds, did you know there’s a big pigeon show there next weekend? I think project pigeon are going to be there too. Hope to see you all there!

]]> Comment on Baguette microphone by Exchange Bar art exhibition « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2011/07/20/baguette-microphone/#comment-199 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:06:13 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1143#comment-199 [...] at the bar on a regular basis.  As part of the exhibition I decided to exhibit Feeding Frenzy and Baguette Microphone. Baguette Microphone at the Exchange bar Artist from Wright studios exhibit at the Exchange bar [...]

]]> Comment on Feeding Frenzy sun prints by Exchange Bar art exhibition « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2011/07/17/feeding-frenzy-sun-prints/#comment-198 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:06:10 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1180#comment-198 [...] group to exhibit at the bar on a regular basis.  As part of the exhibition I decided to exhibit Feeding Frenzy and Baguette Microphone. Baguette Microphone at the Exchange bar Artist from Wright studios exhibit [...]

]]> Comment on Project space at the GC Gallery by World Event Young Artists 2012 « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2011/10/07/project-space-at-the-gc-gallery/#comment-181 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:30:10 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1196#comment-181 [...] A pound of pigeon uses bird grit to demonstrate the average weight of a pigeon, positioned in the topological distance model to represent a flock of birds. The pigeon feathers; in a ‘V’ shape, show the wings when at their highest point, in relation to its flushing distance (how close one can get to a bird before it flies off.) [...]

]]> Comment on Feeding Frenzy sun prints by World Event Young Artists 2012 « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2011/07/17/feeding-frenzy-sun-prints/#comment-180 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:30:08 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1180#comment-180 [...] with research into feral pigeon behaviour, I have monitored and fed a group of pigeons for a year. Feeding Frenzy uses bread and seed on light sensitive paper to create eight prints, accompanied by a recording [...]

]]> Comment on Wednesday is feeding day by Project Pigeon talk at The New Art Gallery Walsall « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/11/03/wednesday-is-feeding-day/#comment-168 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:35:53 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=845#comment-168 [...] the group of feral pigeons at a canal in Leicester, Don’t Shoot the Messenger sound walk, Project Pigeon, an artist residency in France inspired by the Pigeon Post into Paris during the Franco Prussian [...]

]]> Comment on Baguette microphone by Project Pigeon talk at The New Art Gallery Walsall « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2011/07/20/baguette-microphone/#comment-166 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:15:06 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1143#comment-166 [...] « Baguette microphone | [...]

]]> Comment on Feeding Frenzy sun prints by Project Pigeon talk at The New Art Gallery Walsall « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2011/07/17/feeding-frenzy-sun-prints/#comment-165 Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:15:03 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1180#comment-165 [...] Pigeon Post into Paris during the Franco Prussian War and the recent experiments with pigeons and nature print paper and a baguette [...]

]]> Comment on Project PigeonWatch by lee rendell http://lucystevens.org/2010/10/12/project-pigeonwatch/#comment-161 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:22:09 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=832#comment-161 i have a female pigeon i think because it does not coo bot chirps is that right

]]> Comment on Wednesday is feeding day by Feeding Frenzy sun prints « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/11/03/wednesday-is-feeding-day/#comment-159 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:15:05 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=845#comment-159 [...] to feed off the paper, as this is the same group of birds I usually feed every Wednesday for Project Pigeon Watch (gathering one year’s worth of data on pigeon colour morphs and courtship behaviour, to [...]

]]> Comment on Wednesday is feeding day by Pigeon, bread and sound art « Lucy Stevens' audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/11/03/wednesday-is-feeding-day/#comment-158 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:00:12 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=845#comment-158 [...] to feed off the paper, as this is the same group of birds I usually feed every Wednesday for Project Pigeon Watch (gathering one year’s worth of data on pigeon colour morphs and courtship behaviour, to [...]

]]> Comment on Project PigeonWatch by lee rendell http://lucystevens.org/2010/10/12/project-pigeonwatch/#comment-156 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:28:55 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=832#comment-156 thank you very much i now know what to do will let you know how it is in 20 days by

]]> Comment on Project PigeonWatch by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/2010/10/12/project-pigeonwatch/#comment-155 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:20:45 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=832#comment-155 Hi
I do not actually keep pigeons. But Ive found this link with some info; http://www.angelfire.com/ga3/pigeongenetics/handfeed.html Looks like you have to hand feed them for 30 – 40 days.
Good luck!

]]> Comment on Project PigeonWatch by lee rendell http://lucystevens.org/2010/10/12/project-pigeonwatch/#comment-154 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:49:07 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=832#comment-154 i have hand reared a young pigeon for the past two weeks can you tell me how long the parents feed it for please

]]> Comment on Camac artist residency by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/15/camac-artist-residency/#comment-152 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:28:05 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=953#comment-152 Hi

CAMAC was great for me. I had a huge studio space and was inspired by the rural and remote landscape. I was also very lucky to be surrounded by so many other inspirational artists from across the globe. I stayed for a month and that was just about right for me. The group decided to have an open studio event at the end of our stay to exhibit our work and invite the locals.

I had a great time. If you need any specific equipment, make sure you take it with you and dont rely on the organisation to have it (I think that goes for any residency!)

Good luck!

]]> Comment on CAMAC artist residency in France by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/2011/05/07/camac-artist-residency-in-france/#comment-151 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 21:23:42 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1092#comment-151 Hi Des

Its a shame you couldn’t make it, although it was short notice. A trip back to France is definitely on the cards.

Take care

L

]]> Comment on Canal cams by Linda http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/28/canal-cams/#comment-127 Sat, 21 May 2011 08:59:51 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1061#comment-127 That’s a mold-breaker. Great thinknig!

]]> Comment on CAMAC artist residency in France by soundlandscapes http://lucystevens.org/2011/05/07/camac-artist-residency-in-france/#comment-124 Wed, 18 May 2011 21:03:29 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1092#comment-124 Hi Lucy,

I am so sorry I didn’t make it to the open studio at CAMAC – it wasn’t for the lack of trying! I hope you enjoyed your short stay in France. Come back soon and we can meet up and compare notes.

Best Wishes,

Des

]]> Comment on Camac artist residency by Jennifer Hines http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/15/camac-artist-residency/#comment-122 Wed, 11 May 2011 15:10:18 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=953#comment-122 Hello! How was your residency? I was thinking of going to CAMAC and hoped you might have some advice or comments to share of your experience… I’d appreciate it! Jennifer

]]> Comment on Flock- origami bird installation with soundtrack by tabletki odchudzajace http://lucystevens.org/2010/08/15/flock/#comment-109 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:53:39 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=722#comment-109 I want to start blogging too what do you think, which blog cms is good for beginner?

]]> Comment on Bird recording by Barry Cooke http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/27/bird-recording/#comment-104 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:22:45 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1028#comment-104 Lucy

Many thanks for your help. Portability not a problem and finances always are … so I’ll try the DIY approach for starters.

Best Regards

Barry

]]> Comment on Bird recording by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/27/bird-recording/#comment-103 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:25:04 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1028#comment-103 Hi Barry

I did buy a cheap parabolic reflector from Wildeye, during one of the sound recording courses. Although this didnt come with a handle to hold the mic in position, it just had a hole. We ended up using a coat hanger to hold two omni directional mics. It worked ok and I would recommend it to someone who is just starting out as the price difference is quote large.

I brought the Telinga because it was lighter, more robust and could be folded while travelling.

Hope this helps.

Lucy

]]> Comment on Bird recording by Barry Cooke http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/27/bird-recording/#comment-102 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:12:04 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1028#comment-102 Lucy

Did you try a DIY parabolic reflector (e.g.Wildeye) before the Telinga? If so any advice much appreciated on using DIY approach or purchasing Telinga.

Best Regards

Barry

]]> Comment on Bird recording by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/27/bird-recording/#comment-95 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:08:55 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1028#comment-95 Hi Barry, I selected the mic on advice for its quality but also because it was within my tight budget range.

Thanks

L

]]> Comment on Bird recording by Barry Cooke http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/27/bird-recording/#comment-94 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:03:21 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1028#comment-94 Lucy

Recently discovering nature sound recording. Also considering Telinga and am interested in your choice of microphone….did you select on advice and how is it performing with the dish?

Best Regards

Barry

]]> Comment on Bird recording by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/27/bird-recording/#comment-92 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:08:11 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1028#comment-92 Studio spares, or goindustry.com… otherwise its pretty expensive, I got some of my equipment from Telinga.co.uk, but Studio Xchange on Ebay is good, great equipment and really good service. Depends what you are looking for. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Bird recording by Ken Flint http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/27/bird-recording/#comment-91 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 02:57:26 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1028#comment-91 Looking for bargain equipment for a trip to Costa Rica? Any advice?

]]> Comment on Canal cams by Vinnie Esposito http://lucystevens.org/2011/03/28/canal-cams/#comment-88 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:03:29 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=1061#comment-88 I am planning on doing a coloring book about pigeons during the war and hope to pruduce a move about G.I. Joe one of the 25 pigeons awarded with honors for saving lives.
This will happen as soon as I receive some $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ I am expecting

]]> Comment on Wednesday is feeding day by Canal cams « Lucy Stevens Binaural audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/11/03/wednesday-is-feeding-day/#comment-87 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:43:00 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=845#comment-87 [...] I will not be in Leicester to feed the pigeons (as part of Project Pigeon Watch), during April, this is one way to see what Ive missed.  Fingers crossed the cameras will survive [...]

]]> Comment on Pigeon intelligence by John804 http://lucystevens.org/2011/02/08/pigeon-intelligence/#comment-86 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:35:00 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=936#comment-86 Very nice site!

]]> Comment on Keeping zebra finches by Pet birds http://lucystevens.org/2010/10/12/keeping-zebra-finches/#comment-83 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:46:39 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=826#comment-83 Congrats you’ve earned my respect

]]> Comment on Don’t shoot the messenger by ip camera review http://lucystevens.org/2010/04/09/dont-shoot-the-messenger/#comment-82 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 20:51:29 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=480#comment-82 Hey, wonderful blog you have here! Keep up the good work

]]> Comment on Wednesday is feeding day by Camac artist residency « Lucy Stevens Binaural audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/11/03/wednesday-is-feeding-day/#comment-81 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:45:24 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=845#comment-81 [...] at night when no one is looking. Previous research into pigeon intelligence, pigeon fancying and Project Pigeonwatch (a project started in Oct 2010 to capture data on feral pigeon numbers and colour morphs), will act [...]

]]> Comment on Who are the pigeon fanciers? by Camac artist residency « Lucy Stevens Binaural audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/12/04/who-are-the-pigeon-fanciers/#comment-80 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:45:20 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=867#comment-80 [...] feeding pigeons at night when no one is looking. Previous research into pigeon intelligence, pigeon fancying and Project Pigeonwatch (a project started in Oct 2010 to capture data on feral pigeon numbers and [...]

]]> Comment on Pigeon intelligence by Camac artist residency « Lucy Stevens Binaural audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2011/02/08/pigeon-intelligence/#comment-79 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:45:17 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=936#comment-79 [...] break the law by stealthily feeding pigeons at night when no one is looking. Previous research into pigeon intelligence, pigeon fancying and Project Pigeonwatch (a project started in Oct 2010 to capture data on feral [...]

]]> Comment on Who are the pigeon fanciers? by April in Paris « Pigeon Post http://lucystevens.org/2010/12/04/who-are-the-pigeon-fanciers/#comment-78 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:40:54 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=867#comment-78 [...] feeding pigeons at night when no one is looking. Previous research into pigeon intelligence, pigeon fancying and Project Pigeonwatch (a project started in Oct 2010 to capture data on feral pigeon numbers and [...]

]]> Comment on Wednesday is feeding day by April in Paris « Pigeon Post http://lucystevens.org/2010/11/03/wednesday-is-feeding-day/#comment-77 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:39:00 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=845#comment-77 [...] at night when no one is looking. Previous research into pigeon intelligence, pigeon fancying and Project Pigeonwatch (a project started in Oct 2010 to capture data on feral pigeon numbers and colour morphs), will act [...]

]]> Comment on Pigeon intelligence by April in Paris « Pigeon Post http://lucystevens.org/2011/02/08/pigeon-intelligence/#comment-76 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:38:53 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=936#comment-76 [...] break the law by stealthily feeding pigeons at night when no one is looking. Previous research into pigeon intelligence, pigeon fancying and Project Pigeonwatch (a project started in Oct 2010 to capture data on feral [...]

]]> Comment on About by Lucy Stevens http://lucystevens.org/about/#comment-60 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:22:04 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/about/#comment-60 Hi Mark

Thanks for leaving a comment. Sounds like an interesting research area, anything I can do to help just let me know.
Send me an email at lucystevensaudio@gmail.com

Thanks

]]> Comment on About by Mark Ellis http://lucystevens.org/about/#comment-59 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 21:17:24 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/about/#comment-59 Dear Lucy,

I’m currently working on my PhD at the University of Huddersfield researching the relationship between reality and fiction in immersive performances – obviously your work is of considerable interest to me and I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind being interviewed as part of my research?

Kindest Regards

Mark Ellis

]]> Comment on Bread suit by Developing Bread Suit « Lucy Stevens Binaural audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/06/11/bread-suit-2/#comment-57 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:18:52 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=644#comment-57 [...] In June 2010, I put on a boiler suit, taped bread to it and let feral pigeons feed of me because I wanted to gather the sounds of the pigeons feeding, using in- ear microphones to produce binaural audio recordings for a sound walk for Wirksworth Festival. [...]

]]> Comment on Don’t Shoot the Messenger (Wirksworth) by wendy johnson http://lucystevens.org/2010/09/08/dont-shoot-the-messenger-wirksworth/#comment-46 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:35:32 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=759#comment-46 I love your recordings Lucy, what a great resource for Wirksworth.

Wendy

]]> Comment on Don’t shoot the messenger by Bread suit « Lucy Stevens Binaural audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/04/09/dont-shoot-the-messenger/#comment-42 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:03:14 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=480#comment-42 [...] part of the Don’t Shoot the Messenger Project (see earlier blog entry here), I decided to gather further recordings of feral pigeons at the canal (Evansweir) that runs [...]

]]> Comment on Don’t shoot the messenger by Bread suit « Lucy Stevens Binaural audio projects http://lucystevens.org/2010/04/09/dont-shoot-the-messenger/#comment-39 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:02:26 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=480#comment-39 [...] part of the Don’t Shoot the Messenger Project (see earlier blog entry here), I decided to gather further recordings of feral pigeons at the canal (Evans weir) that runs [...]

]]> Comment on About by Nick Jones http://lucystevens.org/about/#comment-36 Thu, 06 May 2010 16:25:06 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/about/#comment-36 Lucy, we are working with the County council economic development team to coordinate the next stage of Bathing beauties – another series of creative installations entitled Structures on the Edge. We are looking for interesting things that can take place to raise the profile of our scheme and the Bathing Beauties in general. It would be good to meet and chat about what you do, so its there in case anything appropriate comes up.
We have worked with Dallas Simpson before http://www.spiresandsteeples.com/ListenHere/ and would be keen to do a similar project for the coast, perhaps as a pod cast or as an Ap or other format people can access on their phone at locations along the coast. We are particularly keen to do as Listen Here has done – partner accessible sound experience, like reminiscence and song, with creative sound interpretive piece.

]]> Comment on Don’t shoot the messenger by shekhar1066 http://lucystevens.org/2010/04/09/dont-shoot-the-messenger/#comment-19 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:25:22 +0000 http://lucystevens.org/?p=480#comment-19 Pigeons have inhabited earth for more than 20 million years but now pigeons are known for troubling humans….and every one now is looking for some good and effective techniques to get rid of them..

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