Sound recordist Joe Early from the Library of sounds, tells stories about  recording of a storm, and a night on King Street, Bristol. Luke improvises a soundtrack to these stories over the recordings recontextualizing them, an insightful episode about the power of music and sound.   Interlude sound recordings from the library of sounds: 00.46s Eurasian Reed Warbler bird  03.08s Red Deer 15.46s Dish Washer  24.45s Wine glass with finger + FX Internal Hard Drive  Timestamps by PodSqueeze Introduction to Joe Earley (00:00:08)  The host introduces Joe Earley, a sound recordist and owner of the Library of Sounds. The Library of Sounds (00:00:24)  Joe explains his passion for capturing various sounds from nature and urban environments. Improvised Music Interpretation (00:00:52)  Joe shares his emotional response to an improvised piece of music, expressing feelings of longing and sadness. Storytelling with Sound (00:03:03)  The host asks Joe to narrate a story based on a recording from King Street in Bristol. Atmosphere of King Street (00:03:38)  Joe describes the chaotic atmosphere he recorded while walking through a crowded King Street. Soundtrack Suggestions (00:04:28)  Joe suggests a musical vibe to accompany the recording, emphasizing intensity and calmness. Emotional Reaction to Music (00:07:05)  Joe shares his emotional response to the improvised soundtrack, highlighting its effectiveness. Alternative Perspective on Sound (00:08:44)  The host explores a different, more positive interpretation of the same recording. Recording a Storm (00:09:13)  Joe recounts his experience recording a storm, detailing the unexpected weather changes. Calm vs. Chaos in Storms (00:10:40)  Joe discusses the differing perspectives people have towards storms, revealing his calming view. Setting Up for Recording (00:11:23)  Joe describes the hectic experience of setting up equipment during the storm. Transition to Calmness (00:13:54)  Joe reflects on the shift from chaos to calmness when he returned indoors after recording. Cultural Concept of Hygge (00:14:36)  Joe introduces the Danish concept of hygge, relating it to comfort during dark seasons. Musical Interpretation of Comfort (00:15:00)  The host describes how he musically interprets the feeling of hygge through warm tones. Recording Waves at Minehead (00:16:02)  Joe shares his experience of capturing the calming sound of waves at the beach. Emotional Connection to Waves (00:16:52)  Joe emphasizes the emotional connection between music and the sound of waves. Musical Representation of Water (00:17:10)  The host discusses how to musically convey the feeling of water washing over. Response to Wave Music (00:18:32)  Joe praises the emotional impact of the music accompanying the wave sounds. Fluidity in Music (00:19:07)  Joe comments on how the movement of notes reflects the fluidity of water. Dissonance and Danger (00:20:08)  The host explains how dissonance in music can evoke feelings of danger. Contrasting Atmospheres (00:21:45)  Joe discusses how contrasting sounds and music can create unexpected emotional responses. Sinister Sound Experiment (00:23:29)  Joe shares his reaction to a dissonant soundtrack layered over beach sounds. Emotional Attachments to Sound (00:24:05)  Joe reflects on how audio recordings evoke memories and sensory experiences. Conclusion and Reflection (00:24:54)  Joe summarizes his insights on music's role in conveying emotions during the podcast.