An ABC Of The Night

December 2nd, 2007 by Russell Davies

This is at the top of my pile of miscellaneous audio and I remember loving it when it went out. But only on googling it just now did I discover it was part of a series of programmes called Thinking Earth, across Radios 3 and 4, and the World Service. Only fragments seem to be Listen Again-able which is a shame because I really fancy the Radio 3 contribution - Earth Mapping; ‘a meditation on mapping with international artists who each tell us a story of a map that it important to them’. (You only get ‘meditations’ on the radio don’t you?) If anyone happens to have a copy of Earth Mapping please let us know.

Anyway, the Radio 4 contribution is An ABC Of The Night; 26 short pieces from 26 different parts of the globe, all recorded at night. It’s great stuff, with music and sound design from Nina Perry weaving it all together. And there’s a photo gallery here. (MP3 here)

2 Responses to “An ABC Of The Night”

  1. steve Says:

    I’ve got the Radio 3 show! How cool is that? I’ll put it up later on.

  2. Dominic Says:

    Thanks for posting this - i’ve only just found your site and it’s reminded me how good speech radio can be. I’ve been working 9-5 for the last 3 years and I think I’ve been missing all the good stuff. Great atmospheric, impressionistic programme (apart from the new york guy who seems to think its a competition). Cheers

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