Re: [microsound] sailing sounds

[Morgan Sutherland <morgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just curious, what size boats are you thinking of?

On Sat, May 31, 2008 at 9:06 AM, nicola catalano <catsed@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Hi
>> i'm fond of sailing and there's a particular sound which is incredible.
>> in big regatta boats the jib is hauled (i think this is the way of saying)
>> by sheets that when the sail is regulated make an incredible sound which
>> is
>> a little bit like a WROOOOAR, a very low and powerful sound that resonates
>> all around and also at a distance.
>> this is because sheets are ropes that have to keep incredible loads: sails
>> can be 400-500 square metre big and if the wind is good you can imagine
>> the
>> power of this natural 'engine'. the amazing thing is that sounds are in
>> the
>> middle of the sea and there is almost absolute silence...
>>
>> the question is: anyone knows where sailing sounds can be found?
>> thanks in advance
>> eva
>
>
> toshiya tsunoda used some related sounds in his cd's, not exactly sailing
> but very interesting. also eric cordier made some recordings of some ferry
> journeys crossing the river seine in his recent cd "osorezan". and i'm sure
> there are plenty of aroung which i can't exactly remember at this very
> moment...
> cheers.
> nic
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