We are delighted to be back in the saddle to share Paul (the jawshops) Cliffords most recent creation Reel to Real.
This video showcases Paul’s unique musical recording skills and the new exciting sounds but veers back into the harsh reality that looms over and all around of us.
Please feel free to enjoy the video, however if you are sensitive to rodents you may want to give it a pass.
The summer months in these regions are characterised by high temperatures. While they can be enjoyable, the arid conditions pose certain challenges, especially in areas that lack access to natural sources of water. We couldn’t ignore the thirst-inducing conditions faced by our feathered friends, insects, as well as the neighbour’s stuck-up cat. Although it’s a jerk that frightens the birds, it still doesn’t deserve to suffer. Determined to spread joy and quench their longing for water, Charles and I embarked on a mission to craft a charming concrete birdbath. Now, these delightful creatures can revel in moments of bliss, splashing around and basking in the warmth of the summer season, and we can film them with our handy little wildlife camera.
The birdbath was constructed using a combination of materials, including premixed cement, carefully chosen maple leaves and ferns, and dry soil. Our process involved meticulously creating a mold by shaping the soil to the desired depth and form. Subsequently, we adorned the mold with thoughtfully arranged maple leaves and ferns, following a circular pattern with a central petite leaf. Lastly, the premixed cement was liberally applied by gloved hands, ensuring a substantial layer before being left to cure for a few days to make sure it was good and strong.
We were thrilled when it didn’t crumble in our hands and couldn’t wait to witness the birds’ enthusiastic response, so we set up the birdbath in a peaceful corner frequented by our feathered friends, with a wildlife camera to capture every moment. We cordially invite you to peruse the accompanying imagery, wherein you shall witness the positive outcomes of our initiative.
Furthermore, an insightful video captures the sheer delight exhibited by our feathered friends as they engage with their newfound sanctuary. This undertaking, requiring minimal effort and financial investment, not only enhances our local community but also fosters harmonious coexistence with the diverse fauna in our midst. We wholeheartedly endorse this activity and encourage others to partake as well.
When you watch this video be aware that the lovely songs of birds are complemented by an exquisite musical composition, “Bear in the Berries,” crafted by the talented Paul Clifford of Jawshop Adventure Recording fame. Soon, it, along with other unique and lovely audio gems, shall be available for purchase at the soon-to-be-launched Spicerack royalty-free loop shop and haberdashery.
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Travel along on this Jawshop adventure as Paul Clifford gets his feet wet as he produces his first water fall recordings. Utilising several microphones, including his hydrophone Paul captures some pretty brilliant and powerful audio from in and out of the water. Check it out in the video below or on his youtube channel where you will find many other audio recording adventures.
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“Whenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; whenever I find myself involuntarily pausing before coffin warehouses, and bringing up the rear of every funeral I meet; and especially whenever my hypos get such an upper hand of me, that it requires a strong moral principle to prevent me from deliberately stepping into the street, and methodically knocking people’s hats off – then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.”
Herman Melville
There is something magical and calming about the rhythmic, undulating salty sea which never fails to summon me down to the shoreline to groove with the motion of the ocean. The challenge of timing my shots to capture the crash of the wave exploding on the surface is always good fun and like Melville did I believe doing this helps keep me healthy. And when you know something is good for people it is traditional, in many cultures, to share it so they can feel better as well.
“There is, one knows not what sweet mystery about this sea, whose gently awful stirrings seem to speak of some hidden soul beneath.”
Herman Melville
For those of you who cannot physically get to the seashore to enjoy a minutes peace and relaxation by without being soaked through by salt water and rain while being blasted by frigid wind gusts this video is for you.
Be good to each other!
Filmed during a storm in Sechelt (shíshálh) BC, Canada with a Campark trail camera, video edited with kdenlive.
"Resourceful, powerful and tougher than me, Tiny birds foraging is an incredible sight to see."
It was the dishevelled state of the ground and needles on the walkway during a recent snowfall alerted me to this being an excellent area to monitor for ground feeding birds.
The birds who visited this site to forage were the varied thrush, black eyed juncos, sparrows and spotted towhees. You will see that these ground foragers are very aggressive with each other, preferring not to share even with their own kind. We are pretty pleased to be able to share this for those who love birds and nature to be able to enjoy. Moments like this are medicine, they help strengthen our spirits and our souls which we all need a steady supply of.
Be good to each other!
'Wandering on a snowy day, Wondering which way, To go and play!'
Snow is incredibly delightful but fairly rare so when it falls it is like magic. The only trouble is deciding which way to go exploring before it melts.
Down at the sea shore it began to snow heavily and was very cold but the seagulls and geese didn’t mind. It is at this time that rational people go indoors and wait for the weather to break, I however opted to pull out my sweet little wildlife camera and tripod and record a bit of the storm for everyone to enjoy.
It is always amazing to me how incredible and different the snow makes everything look, it is like taking a holiday without going anywhere. The hush and silence that the snow brings with it is just as brilliant and also a welcome change. It was a wonderful day tromping around in the snow and photographing lovely sites and getting soaked and cold. On my way back I took another short video of the same location, albeit shot from different vantage point of the same region that the snow had been falling on shortly before, what an incredibly difference and a perfect ending to a wonderful day.
On this episode of the Jawshop Adventure recordings Paul sticks a little closer to home as he records the sound of rain on the roof of his custom airstream, mobile, audio recording studio.
The Jawshop Studios are unique combination of in-house and mobile recording studios operated by artist/musician Paul Clifford who also hosts a podcast and adventure recording channel.
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