The Essay: The Sounds of Tyne

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The Essay: The Sounds of Tyne: In the Dark

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In the Dark

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A soundscape from Segedunum Fort at Wallsend, Newcastle.

A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writer Jake Polley in response to the sounds at Segedunum Fort at Wallsend.

An immersive audio experience from Radio 3's After Dark festival at Sage Gateshead,

Award-winning composer and sound artist Rob Mackay recorded texture and sounds at five locations where remains of Hadrian’s Wall can be found in Newcastle. A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to The Sounds of Tyne. 
 
1/ In the Dark
Segedunum Fort at Wallsend marks the eastern end of Hadrian’s Wall. Jacob Polley listens to the sounds of the lamp posts as they rattle through the night. 

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Five landscapes of sounds and words in response to remains of Hadrian's Wall in Newcastle.

A rich audio landscape complemented by the words of writers and poets as they respond to the sounds of five locations where remains of Hadrian's Wall can be found in Newcastle.

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