Félix Blume is a sound artist and sound engineer. He currently works and lives between Mexico and France. His work is focused on listening, it invites us to live sonic experiences that enable a different perception of the surrounding. He uses sound as a basic material in sound pieces, videos, action…
Histoires de Pierres est une déambulation et installation sonore à la croisée de la pièce sonore poétique, du cabinet de minéralogie et de l'archéologie imaginaire. Une invitation à se balader dans les rues et à découvrir le village de Fitou, pour écouter le chant des pierres et son paysage rocailleux, au son du vent et des récits intimes des habitants. Ils ont tous leur propre rapport à la pierre : celle qui fait la qualité incontestable du vin, celle du mur de leur maison, celle qu'ils charrient chaque vendredi pour restaurer des abris dans la garrigue, celle qu'ils ont ramassée lors d'une balade et qu'ils ont gardée presque machinalement, qui trône maintenant sur un coin de la cheminée. Les pierres qui sembleraient banales deviennent précieuses, ce sont des trésors anciens dont les habitants sont les gardiens. Chaque histoire est singulière et les récits associés esquissent l'histoire d'une communauté. Une invitation à découvrir le village sous une autre oreille. Balade sonore Rendez-vous : samedi 15 et dimanche 16 octobre, de 10 h à 18 h, place de la mairie Durée : 40 minutes. Nous vous remercions de vous munir de votre propre casque audio et de votre smartphone (des lecteurs et des casques seront à la disposition des personnes qui n'en possèdent pas, gratuitement sur dépôt d'une pièce d'identité). Un projet du Parc naturel régional de la Narbonnaise en Méditerranée avec la collaboration de la commune de Fitou, la Chapelle de Fitou et la MJC et le soutien de la DRAC. https://felixblume.com/histoiresdepierres
In a peripheral area of Sao Paulo (Perus), Alessandro is one of the sellers from the "Tigueis Banana" stand. At the end of the market, the prices are low and he has to scream to sell all the banana before the end of the street market. Recorded by an ORTF setup Schoeps CCM4 on a Cinela ORTF suspension and a DIY Windscreen on a Sound Devices MixPre6 in Wave 96Khz 24bit GPS: -23.407617, -46.757858 Sound Ref: BR-220603-03 Recorded on 3rd of June 2022 at 3pm
Suspiros | Aquatic Sound Installation in the Lagoon of Zapotalito done during a residency at Casa Wabi in March-April 2022 Community project in collaboration with the children of the school of Zapotalito.
Dock Squeaking at Seminole Rest (Florida) during the night. Recorded by an ORTF Schoeps, mixed with a geofon Lom and an Aquarian H2a hydrophone. on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 GPS : 28.871296, -80.836791 Sound Ref : FL-211216-008
Coyotes Running During The Night In The Woods Recorded by an AB setup done with 2 B&K4006 omni mic in a Cinela suspension on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 GPS : 28.903873, -80.817517 Sound Ref : FL-211206-008
Train passing close by, at a few meters, during the night. A mile from Seminole Rest. Recorded by an ORTF, 2 x Schoeps CCM4 in a Cinela suspension on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 GPS : 28.867561, -80.856406 Sound Ref : FL-211216-010
Wild boards yelling in the woods in the morning. Recorded by a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 in a Cinela suspension Pianissimo on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 GPS : 28.9028877, -80.8168633 Sound Ref : FL-211203-001
Seminole Rest, Florida. A train is passing by at a distance. Recorded by an ORTF, 2 x Schoeps CCM4 in a Cinela suspension on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 GPS : 28.870238, -80.837478 Sound Ref : FL-211216-009
Toad close to the lagoon at night at Seminole Rest, part of the Canaveral National Seashore. Recorded by an ORTF, 2 x Schoeps CCM4 in a Cinela suspension on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 GPS : 28.869592, -80.837176 Sound Ref : FL-211216-06
Flag in the wind, in front of the visitor center of Canaveral National Seashore. At the end of the afternoon, ocean in background. Recorded by a MS Setup, a Geofon and a H2a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 in a Cinela Pianissimo suspension/windscreen Geofon by LOM H2a by Aquarian on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 GPS 28.927358, -80.824311 Sound Ref : FL-211212-009
Great Horned Owl Duet at Canaveral Seashore Recorded during the night in the woods close to Leeper House. MS Setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 in a Cinela Pianissimo suspension/windscreen on a Sound Devices MixPre6 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Done during a residency at ACA Soundscape Fieldstation at Canaveral National Seashore in December 2021 Sound Ref : FL-211203-013
Rain during the night in the Brazilian forest, in the small village of Serrinha do Alambari in the state of Rio de Janeiro. Recorded from the balcony of the house, during the night (around midnight for this part of the recording) GPS: -22.392420 -44.560264 ORTF Setup done of 2 Schoeps CCM4 on a Cinela Suspension + Windscreen, recorded on a Sound Devices Mixpre6 in Wave 96kHz 24bit Sound Ref: BR-210831-02 Recorded during the night on 31st of August 2021 Same sound on Freesound here https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/585845/
Cattle is drinking and swimming while it's hot in the desert of Arizona, in the area of Arivaca. Recorded by a Sound Devices MixPre6 With a ORTF Schoeps Setup CCM4 x 2 in a windscreen by Cinela, Sound Ref: AZ210816T001 Wave, 96kHz Recorded on 16th of August 2021 GPS: 31.661166, -111.165792
A windmill in the desert of Arizona is screaming while the wind is coming. Those windmills are used to pump water, in order to give water to cattle or wild animals for hunting. The groaning is produced naturally by the central mast on a piece of wood (part of the windmill). Recorded during a scouting for an upcoming sound art project in Arizona (to be done in 2022). Many thanks to Barry, Mimi and Jay for their help. Recorded by a Sound Devices MixPre6 With a MS Schoeps Setup CCM41 + CCM8 in a Zephyx windscreen by Cinela, and a Geofon by LOM (for the metallic sounds) Sound Ref: AZ210816T005 Wave, 96kHz Recorded on 16th of August 2021 GPS: 31.625619, -111.325112 Same sound on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/585061/
Recorded on a Kenyan Beehive (called "ruche kenyane" in France), with the beekeeper Dominique Hardouin for the project "Essaim" (Swarm) presented in 2021 www.felixblume.com/essaim Contact Microphone Aquarian H2a Original Recording in 96k 24bit Recorded in April 2021 Sound Ref: FR-210409T15 Assistant: Arthur Thomas A production by DDA
Sound recording of cicada singing during the summer in South of France (Minervois). Recorded by a setup ORTF with 2 Schoeps CCM4 On a Sound Devices Mixpre 6 recorder Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Same sound on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/536915/
One Hour Thunder & rain during the night in the middle of the bananas trees, in Veracruz. Recorded by a setup ORTF with 2 Schoeps CCM4 On a Sound Devices Mixpre6 recorder Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit During a residency at Casa Proal (San Rafael, Veracruz) Same sound on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/536679/
Sound Recording of the installation "Rains of May" Sound released at Museo Amparo (Mexico). More info about the project http://www.felixblume.com/lluviasdemayo/
Mic Setup AB with 2 B&k 4006 Omni Microphones Recorder Sound Devices 833 Original Recording 96kHz 24bit Sound Ref: MX-200201T04 GPS: 20,162712 -96,860567 Recorded during a Residency at Casa Proal (Veracruz, México)
Montezuma Oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma)singing in a tree, in the middle of a banana field. Recorded close to the village of Paso de Telaya in the state of Veracruz. ORTF microphone setup, Schoeps CCM4 x 2 in a Cinela windscreen Sound Devices MixPre Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Sound Ref: MX-200402-03 GPS: 20.156221, -96.873653 Recorded during a residency at Casa Proal
In the surroundings of the small village of Tauary (close to Tefé, Amazonas) some zogzog monkey are yelling in the trees. ORTF Setup Schoeps CCM4 x 2 Recorder Sound Devices 833 Original Recording Wave 96k 24bit Ref: BR-200215T12
Some fireworks and screaming for New Year 2020. Recording from the 14th floor in the center of Belo Horizonte(Brazil), JK building. Recorded by a AB Setup B&K4006 Sound Devices 833 Original Recording 96Khz 24bit Sound Ref: AB BR-191231T01 GPS: -19.923656, -43.945767 Recorded at midnight on 31st of December 2019 Download on Freesound in Wave 96kHz 24bit https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/500982/
A women is selling "llaucha" in the streets of El Alto (above La Paz, Bolivia). She is screaming to announce her merchandise, and here screaming close to the microphone for the recording. Recorded by a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 in a Cinela Windscreen Zephyx on a Sound Devices 788 Recorder Original Recording in Wave 48k 24bit Sound Ref: 140208001 Recorded on 08 february 2014 Download on Freesound the same sound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/501037/
Horns from various boats at the same time (probably for some event, an important boat leaving or arriving) recorded from Cerro Carcel (in front of the Ex Carcel) in Valparaiso, Chile. Sounds from the city in background. Recorded in December 2018 by a Binaural Microphone Smart Ambeo Headset (Sennheiser) on an iPhone. Original recording in Wave, 48kHz 24bit. Date: 181207 at 17h20 GPS: -33.045410 -71.627216 Same sound in wave on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/482950/ Download for free 100 sounds from Valparaiso (Chile) here http://felixblume.com/valparaiso
One hour recording of toads in a pound in the small village of Serrinha of Alambri (Brasil, RJ) during the night. Recorded by an AB setup of 2 x B&K 4006 omni mircophones on a SoundDevices MixpRe6 recorder. Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Sound Ref : BR-190812-10 GPS: -22.392431,-44.553263 Recorded during Interativos 2019 organized by Silo
Recorded by an ORTF setup (Schoeps CCM4x2) on a Sound Devices Mixpre6 Original recording in Wave, 96k, 24bit GPS: -22.392431,-44.553263 Sound Ref: BR-190812-07 Recorded during the Interativos 2019 organized by Silo Download on Freesound here https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/479286/
Protest of the people of A Cuenta in front of the road People doing a demonstration in front of the supermarket "A Cuenta". Recorder from the window of the flat. ORTF setup Schoeps CCM4 x 2 on a Sound Devices Mixpre6 Wave 96k 24bit GPS: -32.452978 -71.239562 Sound Ref: CL-190713-02
Close recording of crickets inside a plastic box during a laboratory with children in CECREA La Ligua (Chile). The cricket are "fulvipennis" crickets, around 300 crickets are inside the box. Recorded during the night trough two Sanken Cos11 D microphones, on a Zoom H1 recorder. Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit. Recorded on 10th of July 2019.
At the mountain Las Narices close to Coyotillos, storm is arriving and some thunders are clapping, before the rain. The sheperd and their goats are coming down, and Luz is coming to me at the end to have a chat. Some dogs are barking and coming down with the goats. Recorded by a ORTF setup with 2 Schoeps CCM4 Microphones in a Cinela Windshield. On a Sound Devices 633 recorder Original recording in Wave 96K 24bit Sound Ref MXF190617T10 GPS 23.315748 -101.184082 Same sound on Freesound in Wave. Recorded during the project "Desert's Light" by Félix Blume & Pierre Costard in June 2019
During the night close to a pound in the small community of Lavaderos (Desert of San Luis Potosi, Mexico), some toads and frogs are singing, happy to had some rain during the day.... after a few months very dry. Recorded by a AB setup with 2 B&K 4006 Microphones On a Sound Devices 633 recorder Original recording in Wave 96K 24bit Sound Ref MXF190620T15 GPS 23.592193 -101.114010 Same sound in wave on Freesound Recorded during the project "Desert's Light" by Félix Blume & Pierre Costard in June 2019
In the bar Liberty in the afternoon, Ramón `Huaso` Alvarado is singing a "Vals Porteño", accompanied by guitar. Voices of other customers in background. Recorded by a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 In a Cinela Leonard Windscreen Sound Devices 302 Mixer and Zoom H1 Recorder GPS: -33,0365 / -71,6309 Sound Reference: 151119ZOOM0001 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Please be respectful if you use this sound.
During the wake of the death Jorge Montiel, Manuel Sánchez Payador sing to his memory, improvising in "décimas". Voices of the people around in background. Recorded in Valparaiso, Chile, during a residency at Festival Tsonami 2015. Recorded by a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 In a Cinela Leonard Windscreen Sound Devices 302 Mixer and Zoom H1 Recorder Sound Reference: 151121ZOOM0015 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit
Some snow is smelting in the street close to the port of Turku, drops of water are falling inside the manhole. Very close recording with the mic as close as possible. Recorded with an ORTF setup Schoeps CCM4 x 2 on a Cinela Suspension Recorder MixPre6 by Sound Devices Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Recorded on 7th of April 2019 in Turku, Finland. During a residency at Titanik Gallery. GPS: 60.435320,22.237472
Each first Wednesday of the month, at 12h00, they do a siren test in the whole city of Prague. Recorded here from a parc, on a hill, in Prague 5. Recorded by a MS Setup CCM41 + CCM8 Schoeps On a Sound Devices Mixpre6 GPS: 50.077172,14.404637 Kimského Zahrada, Praha 5 Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Recorded during a residency at Agosto Foundation
Bells from the church at 12:00 on Sunday, recorded from the street. Light wind sometimes. Church Kostel sc. Vojtecha, Prague 1 Recorded by an ORTF setup Schoeps CCM4 x 2 on a Cinela Suspension + Windscreen Sound Devices mixpre6 recorder Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit GPS: 50.078476 / 14.415440 Sound Ref: CZ-190303-002 Recorded during a residency at Agosto Foundation in March 2019
During a summer night in the countryside of Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais... somme light rain and big thunders. Recorded by an ORTF setup Schoeps CCM4x2 On a Sound Devices 633 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Recorded on 24th of December of 2018 Sound Ref: BR-181224T01
A dog is answering to other dogs, howling far away on the other side of the valley... Mel (the dog) is answering and singing to them too... during a summer night in Minas Gerais, in the Brazilian countryside. Recorded by an ORTF setup Schoeps CCM4 x 2 On a Sound Devices 633 Original Recording Wave 96kHz 24bit Recorded on 22nd of December 2018 Sound Ref: BR-181222T02
Mass for Sao Sebastian, outside during the night, in the countryside of Minas Gerais (Brasil). A group of 30 people (approx.) praying and singing for the celebration of Sao Sebastian during the night of 18th of January 2019 in the Tangara Community in Minas Gerais (Brasil). Recorded by an Ambeo Smart Headset by Sennheiser Original recording in Wave 48kHz 24bit GPS: -20.1160861,-43.7318028
Church Bells at noon from the top of the Cathedral of Bern (Switzerland) Recorded by an ORTF setup Schoeps CCM4 x 2 On a MixPre6 Sound Devices Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Recorded on 24th of Feb. 2019 at 12:00 Sound Ref: CH-190224-04
During summer in Brazil, thunderclap, lightning and rain recorded from the window of the flat, close to Parque Aclimaçao. Recorded by an ORTF Setup Schoeps CCM4 x 2 On a Sound Devices 633 in Wave 96kHz 24bit From the window of the flat close to Parque Aclimaçao Sound Ref: BR-180328T02 Recorded during summer, on March 28th of 2018 at the end of the afternoon
During the night in the small village of Ban Na Tin (Krabi Province), after the rain, toads and frogs are happy and singing. Recorded by an ORTF Setup Schoeps CCM4x2 in a Cinela Windscreen Recorder Sound Devices 633 Original Recording Wave 96kHz 24bit GPS: 8.0651833, 98.8099667 Download in Wave on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/447540/
In the small village of Ban Na Tin (Krabi Province), thunder and rain at the end of the day. Recorded by an ORTF Setup Schoeps CCM4x2 in a Cinela Windscreen Recorder Sound Devices 633 Original Recording Wave 96kHz 24bit GPS: 8.0651833, 98.8099667 Download in wave on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/447510/
On the top of the mountain, the wind is howling in the old installation of the ski station of Chacaltaya, Bolivia. The station was the highest in the world, and stops a few years ago, because of the smelting of the ice (du to global warming). The teleski cable and tube is still there and the wind sing in it! :-) Sound recorded by a MS setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 with a Cinela Zephyx Windscreen Sound Devices 788T recorder with CL8 MS is encoded in STEREO Left-Right recorded in february 2014 on the top of Chacaltaya Mountain, above La Paz, Bolivia. Wave 96kHz 24bit Sound Reference: @SAM140216 The video of the sound on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/89754394 Same sound on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/447375/ Related sound on Bandcamp "Chaque Matin Du Monde" https://chaquematindumonde.bandcamp.com/track/tube-olien Shorter sound from the same tube/place on SoundCloud here https://soundcloud.com/felixblume/wind-singing
Rumors from the sea is a site specific sound installation composed of hundreds of bamboos, usually used in Thailand as seawalls to slow coastal erosion, with a flute at their top. A bamboo-flutes orchestra played by the waves, performing unique concerts 24 hours a day, depending of the tide, the direction, tempo and force of the waves. As a potential listener, you are invited to define the beginning and the end of the music piece played for you. Project done in collaboration with the Bambugu’s builders and the students of Ban Klong Muang School. We imagine together a creature that could come from the sea to help humans to fight climate change: the installation is a call to listen to it singing, it screaming, while it tries to stop the waves. http://www.felixblume.com/rumorsfromthesea/ Download the file in Wave, 96kHz, 24bit on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/444653/
Thunder and rain in south of France during summer, recorded from the balcony of my house. Recorded by an AB Setup with two B&K 4006 Omni microphones. On a 633 Sound Devices recorder. Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Sound Ref: FR-180812-3
During the afternoon in a field close to the small village of Benesti, some toads are singing, accompanied by a light wind and some birds. Recording by an ORTF Setup Schoeps CCM4 microphones in a Cinela Suspension ORTF. Recorded on a Sound Devices 633. Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit Sound Reference: RO-180710T05 GPS: 44.662814, 23.917906 Sames sound on Freesound (in wave 96kHz) https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/434661/ Recorded during a residency by Semisilent http://semisilent.ro/
4 Pigs Symphony: in the morning, four pigs are screaming, waiting for their food, and following the microphone. Recorded with a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41 + CCM8 in a Cinela Pianissimo Windscreen on a Sound Devices 633 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24 bit Recorded during the Belluard Festival in Fribourg www.felixblume.com/son-seul-wildtrack-belluard/ More sounds from Fribourg on Freesound freesound.org/people/felix.blume/packs/24621/
Funicular going down in Fribourg, with the bell at the beginning and the mechanism of the cable going down. Recorded with a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41 + CCM8 in a Cinela Pianissimo Windscreen on a Sound Devices 633 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24 bit double-MS Recorded during the Belluard Festival in Fribourg http://www.felixblume.com/son-seul-wildtrack-belluard/ More sounds from Fribourg on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/packs/24621/
From the roof top of the catedral of Fribourg in Switzerland, sound recording of the church bells of the city at noon. Recorded with a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41 + CCM8 in a Cinela Pianissimo Windscreen on a Sound Devices 633 Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24 bit Double-MS Sound Ref: @CH-180626T04 Picture by Gionata Morganti Recorded during the Belluard Festival in Fribourg http://www.felixblume.com/son-seul-wildtrack-belluard/ Same sound on Freesound https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/434074/
Rara Foula in the street of Port-au-Prince, Recorded in December 2016, the 3rd. Recorded by a Sound Devices 633 Recorder With a MS Setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 Original Recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit
The last breath of a cow in a slaughterhouse of Kinshasa. Recorded by a MS setup Schoeps CCM41+CCM8 on a 633 Sound Devices Recorder Original recording in Wave 96kHz 24bit May 2018, Kinshasa, RDC GPS: -4.372435 / 15.359457 Sound Ref: @KIN180516T10 Same sound on Freesound: https://freesound.org/people/felix.blume/sounds/462470/
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