Ice Storm

shanemorris · Last edited by shanemorris on Sun May 31, 2009 2:58 am; edited 1 time in total

This is a series of samples from several recordings I made during the January ice storm of 2009.

Recorded with Sony MD MZ-R30>Sony ECM-717 Mic>CD>MP3

I lost power for 13 days during below freezing temperatures. Aside from absence of electricity, the roads were decimated by ice and debris.

The ice accumulated quickly on the limbs of the trees. Within a 24 hour period, the weight of the ice on the limbs of the trees became much greater than the limbs could uphold. Trees, branches, and limbs began popping off regularly.

I maintained in my home the majority of the storm with propane heat and battery powered devices. One of the few things I did have at my disposal was my fully charged battery powered MD recorder and mini-condenser mic to make recordings to entertain myself during the day.

These are some samples of some of the recordings I made during that time. Trickling water, branches cracking, animals, wind, icicles falling onto the ice.
Enjoy!

FieldRec.Ice.Melt.mp3

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Ice Melting. Running Water. Limbs Cracking
1/29/09 Length 00:29

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shanemorris · Last edited by shanemorris on Sun May 31, 2009 2:59 am; edited 1 time in total

Ice Storm sounds continued. This is some limbs that broke near where I was recording. Length 00:28

Recorded with Sony MD MZ-R30>Sony ECM-717 Mic>CD>MP3

FieldRec.Ice.LimbsCrack.mp3

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Ice Storm. Limbs Crack
01/29/09 Length 00:28

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shanemorris

This recording is the sound of water dripping on to a metal chair as someone walks by in the snow and ice.

Recorded with Sony MD MZ-R30>Sony ECM-717 Mic>CD>MP3

FieldRec.Ice.Drip.WalkAway.mp3

Description:

IceMelting.Waterdripping.Walking
01/29/09 Length 00:24

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robsol · Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 4:56 am Post subject:

Wow, these are all really beautiful sounds! The breaking tree branches is really haunting!

Thank you for sharing

shanemorris

Thanks Rob!

Hear is another. This recording is of another branch breaking near me.

Recorded with Sony MD MZ-R30>Sony ECM-717 Mic>CD>MP3

FieldRec.Ice.LimbsCrackClose.mp3

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Ice.Limbs.Crack.Close
01/29/09 Length 00:22

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Yet more Limbs cracking!

FieldRec.Ice.LimbsCrack2.mp3

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Ice. Limbs.Cracking at Close Range
01/29/09 Length 00:19

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Because EdisonRex had a remote interest in the sounds of the cattle near my home... I have included this recording. Ice storm and limbs breaking and cows vocalizing.

Recorded with Sony MD MZ-R30>Sony ECM-717 Mic>CD>MP3

FieldRec.Ice.LimbsCrack.Cow.mp3

Description:

Ice Storm. Limbs breaking. Cows vocalizing
01/29/09 Length 00:19

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EdisonRex · Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 5:34 am Post subject:

thanks for posting these, Shane.

ambiencellist · Joined: May 12, 2009 Posts: 51 Location: Ireland

The ice cracks are stunning .. and so too the drip onto the metal tin ..

wow, thanks again Shane