The landscape through Art, sound and poetry MiE Fielding landscape artwork, books about northumberland, the lake district, the north yorkshire moors , the north norfolk coast
About The Sound of a Landscape Series
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The Sound of a Landscape books are the brainchild of avant-garde sound artist, photographer and author MiE Fielding. In this exciting and innovative series, Fielding brings together his passion for the natural world, field recording and sound art to produce a truly unique presentation which not only captures the two dimentional beauty with it's stunning artwork, but also the natural sound associated with any given location. By reading the accompanying QR codes with a camera phone, the sound recordings come alive and are further enhanced if the reader makes use of headphones, as they are designed to be immersive. The books are complimented by the wonderful poetry of Cullercoats poet, Harry Gallagher.
The Northumberland Coast
The Northumberland coast stretches for approximately 100 km from Marshall Meadows, north of Berwick-Upon-Tweed, to the mouth of the River Tyne. Its northern section of 64 km is designated an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty and includes magnificent castles, several islands, including the world famous Farne’s archipelago and the pretty villages of Bamburgh, Craster, Alnmouth and Warkworth. To the south of Coquet Island, lies the stunningly beautiful Druridge Bay and the coastal delights of Newbiggin-by-the-sea, Blyth Beach, Seaton Sluice, St Mary’s Island and picturesque Tynemouth. In this book, artist, author and sound recordist MiE Fielding brings us the Northumberland coast in all its wild splendour. His evocative and unique artwork is complimented by the wonderful words of Cullercoats poet Harry Gallagher. The book is further enhanced with 360 degree ‘Ambisonic’ sound recordings, available to enjoy by scanning the accompanying QR code, bringing ‘The Sound of a Landscape' Discover more here
The Lake District
The English Lake District is England's largest National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site . In this book, artist, author and sound recordist MiE Fielding paints and records this rich landscape, it's heritage and it's stunning wild beauty. From Bassenthwaite in the north to the chaming, picturesque village of Cartmel in the south, Fielding takes us on a journey capturing the very essence of Lakeland, both the well known and lesser known. His evocative and unique artwork is again complimented by Cullercoats poet Harry Gallagher. The book is further enhanced with 360 degree ‘Ambisonic’ sound recordings, available to enjoy by scanning the accompanying QR code, bringing ‘The Sound of a Landscape'
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Publication date March 2025 Discover more here
North Norfolk
This stunning addition to the Sound of a Landscape series captures the the majesty of one of the UK's most picturesque areas. From the wash town of King's Lynn in the west to Hickling in the east, Fielding explores North Norfolk, with it's coastal marshlands and villages, it's huge skies and it's stunning natural history. Using his unique artwork and photography, readers can immerse themselves with the accompanying ambisonic audio soundscapes. Harry Gallagher again provides his inspirational poetry. The book is a brilliant combination of the visual and the audible bringing a unique experience that is.. ‘The Sound of a Landscape' In production
Publication date June 2025 Discover more here
The North York Moors
This fabulous addition to the Sound of a Landscape series captures the the beauty and tranquility of one of the UK's most iconic landscapes. Designated a National Park in 1952, and covering an area of 550 square miles, the moors are a stuuning variety of heather clad hills, picturesque hamlets and a magnificent coastline. Using his unique artwork and photography, readers can immerse themselves with the accompanying ambisonic audio soundscapes. Harry Gallagher again provides his captivatingl poetry. The book is an innovative mixture of the visual and the audible bringing a unique experience that is.. ‘The Sound of a Landscape' In production
Publication date July 2025 Discover more here
The Sound of a Landscape
The Sound of a Landscape books are the brainchild of avant-garde sound artist, photographer and author MiE Fielding. In this exciting and innovative series, Fielding brings together his passion for the natural world, field recording and sound art to produce a truly unique presentation which not only captures the two dimentional beauty with it's stunning artwork, but also the natural sound associated with any given location. By reading the accompanying QR codes with a camera phone, the sound recordings come alive and are further enhanced if the reader makes use of headphones, as they are designed to be immersive. The books are complimented by the wonderful poetry of Cullercoats poet, Harry Gallagher.
