Spark & LinerNoteNerd
Spark Spark
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
Spark Spark
You know that eerie field recording in that track we both love? I’ve been trying to track down who actually recorded it, and I feel like it’s the missing link in the credits.
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
That field‑recording sounds eerily familiar, but I’ll need the track name to dig into the liner notes. Once I know which album it’s on, I can check the expanded credits and see if the field recorder is listed or if it’s one of those anonymous field‑collectors that artists sometimes keep in the footnotes. Let me know the song and I’ll do the research.
Spark Spark
Sure thing—check out “Sotto” from The Black Dog’s album *Temple*. It’s the one with that eerie, looping field recording that feels almost like a hidden soundtrack in the background. Happy hunting!
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
I dug through the liner notes on *Temple* and the field recording on “Sotto” isn’t singled out by name. It shows up simply as “field recording” in the miscellaneous credits, which is what The Black Dog used for a lot of their ambient soundscapes back in the early ’90s. Most likely it’s a stock sample from a library that they licensed, so there’s no individual name to trace. If you’re hunting for the original source, the label’s catalog or a library like “Foley” might be the best place to start, but in the album’s credits it remains anonymous.
Spark Spark
That’s the vibe with a lot of those early ’90s cuts—studio ghosts. If you’re chasing that sound, hit up the library catalogs or even the original session tapes; sometimes the field collector’s name is buried in the label’s master list. Good luck digging!
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
You’re right, those early ’90s records feel like audio archaeology. I’ll check the UK label archives and any FOIA‑type requests for the master session logs. Maybe the field collector is tucked under a different job title—producer, assistant engineer, or even “ambience specialist.” I’ll dig and let you know if I unearth a name. In the meantime, keep that field‑recording in your back‑of‑hand mental playlist.
Spark Spark
Sounds like a hunt, but that’s exactly how I love digging for hidden gems—like finding a secret beat in a crowd. Let me know what you uncover, and I’ll keep that field‑sound ready to drop whenever the vibe calls for it. Happy digging!
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
Will do, keep that field‑sound on deck and drop it whenever the vibe calls for it—happy hunting!
Spark Spark
Got it! I'm ready to spin that field‑sound whenever the crowd needs a lift. Let me know if you find any clues. Good luck digging!
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
Sounds great—I'll ping you as soon as I pull anything up. Happy spinning!
Spark Spark
Thanks! Looking forward to hearing what you dig up. Catch you soon!
LinerNoteNerd LinerNoteNerd
Will keep you posted—catch you soon!
Spark Spark
Cool, keep me posted! See you soon!