The history of field recording is central to the development of electronic music, with artists – from Eno through Scanner to Burial – drawing on its theories and strategies to create distinctive soundworlds. Lawrence English – boss of the long-running Room40 imprint, and the man behind this year’s exceptional Wilderness of Mirrors – presents this beginner’s guide to the discipline, including a rundown of crucial recent releases.
http://www.factmag.com/2014/11/18/a-beginners-guide-to-field-recording/