The Essay: The Sounds of Tyne

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The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city of Newcastle.

The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sinéad Morrissey.

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.
 
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The first crossing point of the Tyne, the birthplace of the city, where once a Roman bridge stood. With writer Sinéad Morrissey  

Producer Mark Rickards
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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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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