Svietas 08 // Geir Jensen // Jani Hirvonen // sonic voyage to Tibet and India 30.09.2024

In this episode of Svietas, listeners are introduced to two distinct but equally immersive soundscapes: one by Geir Jenssen (aka Biosphere) and the other by Jani Hirvonen. Through field recordings and environmental sounds, both artists offer a deep sonic journey into the landscapes they have encountered, capturing moments that reflect the places they’ve traveled.

Geir Jenssen - Cho Oyu 8201m

This album features field recordings made during Geir Jenssen’s expedition to climb Cho Oyu, the sixth-highest mountain in the world, situated in Tibet. Recorded in September and October 2001, the sounds reflect various stages of his journey, from conversations among villagers in Zhangmu and Tingri to the quiet isolation at higher altitudes. The recordings blend natural elements like the wi...

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