In this article we can read an interview published by Sound on Sound with Chris Watson, a true iconic sound artist fascinated with the sounds of nature who usually works as a sound engineer for documentaries with big companies like BBC or National Geographic. He’s also well know for his work as a musician with the classic band Cabaret Voltarie, a 80’s band which rises from the Synth Pop explosion movement from Sheffield in the UK, one of the most important synthesiser music movements ever.

In this interview he talks about field recording and how the techniques and gear has changed during the years. From tape recorders and microphones to cables and synthesisers, Watson focuses on the hazards of the different climates where has has been recording at and how this can affect the recording equipment. He explains, for example what certain types of cables are recommended to be used when he was recording in the Antartica, with temperatures of 40 below zero.

Personally I found interesting his research in spatial audio and how modern media like video games are taking advantage to this kind of techniques, he emphasises how games and virtual reality create a sense of spatial awareness and how interesting this is in terms of sonic art. The work of Chris Watson is really inspiring and without doubt one of those to follow closely.