so short's brewery turned out to be a recording flop. i called and sent an email to them before i traveled up north, but no one read it. i stopped in to say hi and try a beer, but caught them off-guard. they finally sent an email back, but i was out of email contact and out of the area. so. oh well. i have learned my lesson about giving people more notice.
believe it or not, this thursday is the first date that rob, the bee guy and i could meet up. so that recording is happening thursday night.
also happening on thursday, most likely, is some recording at the ann arbor community farm (they just called me back today as well) i spoke with the man in charge of the farm at the people's food coop about a week ago, and he was all for the recording. he said they are always planting and harvesting, and they have cows, which is something i am interested in capturing. i know there is already a barnyard haiku, so i will probably head in a different direction.
what i do have at the moment, are a grandfather and his granddaughter talking about s'mores as they are making them around a campfire. i found the camping haiku after i did this s'more recording, but maybe this would be a little different? i will post a clip asap.
a slow start for a busy lady, but i hope to move more quickly with these this weekend.
christine
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Christine,
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the beekeeping recording tonight -- seems like perfect weather.
Definitely post the s'mores tape-- the timing is right.
Cows up close and personal would be swell. Make sure to gather some additional tape with someone taking you around and introducing you to your various bovine subjects.
As for catching folks off guard (and getting the brush off) you'll find an approach that feels comfortable and works for you. Usually I simply ask if I can explain the project, and then describe why I think the location would make for a good sonic haiku, and ask if the person knows of someone who might be willing/able to participate. But some days are better than others.
Keep going!
-stephanie