LIGHTNESS
A short island adventure dedicated to recording environmental sounds. I left my hometown with a small, lightweight bicycle that is easy to handle. I also own a mountain bike, but I prefer this one. I worry less about it being stolen or dismantled, and it also has a useful metal storage box. After around two hours by train, I arrived in Genoa. From the station, it took me only five minutes by bike to reach the ferry terminal. An eleven-hour overnight crossing was waiting for me. That night, on a quiet and almost deserted outdoor deck, I enjoyed the full beauty of the journey. I listened to all the sounds typical of this kind of crossing while imagining what travelling by ship must have been like in the past. It was a little cold, but the sea was calm. At dawn, I was welcomed by a beautiful view, a few clouds in the distance and a great feeling of excitement. I wanted to make the most of every moment on the island. I switched on the microphones in many different locations, including beaches that were almost completely deserted because of the season. Looking at photographs taken during the summer, the same area seems extremely crowded. I also discovered incredible cliffs, caves, open spaces and hidden inlets. I felt like the main character in a film. Knowing myself and the emotions these environments create in me, I immediately understood that I had made the right choice. I was certain that I would return to the studio with an SD card full of incredible and unique sounds. I continued discovering new places, each one more fascinating than the last. The bicycle allowed me to move quickly from one recording spot to another. Each time, I returned to the road running along the coast and found another path leading down towards an untouched cove. Eventually, the tiredness began to set in, and it was time to prepare for the return journey. I tried to reorganise all my equipment. I only had one backpack, a bag containing the microphone, a blanket for the night on the ferry and a tripod secured to the bicycle frame with cable ties. I headed back towards the harbour. It was around 8:30 p.m., and another eleven-hour overnight ferry crossing was waiting for me. During the journey, I took the opportunity to capture a few photographs of the magic of the night. Once again, the sea remained calm. When we arrived in Genoa, the scenery changed completely. It was morning, with the city already moving quickly and the distant sound of traffic filling the air. After leaving the ferry, I cycled towards the railway station. A train was already waiting and, after another two-hour journey, I finally arrived home, where a hot shower and some well-deserved rest were very welcome. Thank you for watching the video, and see you on the next adventure!
ARCTIC CIRCLE| FIELD RECORDING
Aware that two days are not enough to build a solid archive of ambient sound recordings at the Arctic Circle, I decided to go anyway, well equipped and with good intentions, exploring Rovaniemi and its surroundings. My ambient sound recording microphone kit, paired with a MixPre-10 safely protected inside an Orca bag, handled temperatures far below zero surprisingly well. The batteries also held up, thanks to being kept insulated during the coldest moments. The silence of the Arctic Circle I was searching for wasn’t easy to find. I went on several trekking walks away from the urban center of Rovaniemi, but I missed my Liguria mountains and hills, which naturally shield and isolate unwanted sounds. Instead, there was a constant low rumble, a familiar presence in cold Nordic landscapes. Even the nearby Rovaniemi airport didn’t help when it came to finding true quiet. But it’s not only about nature. During these two days of ambient sound recordings in Rovaniemi, I also captured fragments of daily life (almost always in darkness): an ice skating rink, shopping areas, pedestrian zones, traffic, and everyday Arctic urban sounds. Recording in these conditions was physically demanding at such low temperatures, but it allowed me to document a more honest and contrasting Arctic soundscape.
HOW FIELD RECORDING CHANGED MY LIFE
all began in 2013, when I created an animated short film starring Yusef, a handmade puppet. This is my field recording story.Using a GoPro, a Nikon D3100, and some editing skills learned from professionals, I told a simple, poetic story of a musician lost in nature. That’s when I discovered the power of sound. With a basic Zoom H2 recorder, I captured natural ambiences and recreated sounds in the studio—my first steps into foley and field recording. I even composed the soundtrack, and the project earned second place at the Imperia Film Festival. Working in a tiny studio with limited gear taught me a lot, but I realized how vital good equipment is. Field recording is tough—often done alone, in harsh conditions—but it became my passion. Over time, I built a solid online presence and learned from professionals at places like CineAudio Effects in Rome. Today, my recordings are used in films and TV shows, and I’m developing a new sound library—from nature to city life. And to think, it all started with a small animated film... and a deep desire to truly listen to the world.
THE SOUND OF OLD CITY
the sounds of the old city that characterize it are for example the bells of the cathedral. A sound video through the charming alleys of Ventimiglia Alta, the cathedral, piazza delle herbs, piazza rocchetta ... Special thanks to Foley Artist Marco Ciorba (Son of art) and to Stefano Mellino for the sound of the footsteps, Luca Saba for the cycling part and Valentina Pannuccio for the steps in the alley, Fabio DE Montis and Dodotronic (Ivano Pelicella) for the HI-Sound Stereo dish! Thanks to the residents for the hospitality received in the old town during the filming "THE SOUND OF OLD CITY". Initially I shot all the alleys and squares looking for the melancholy side of the image. I used my sonyalpha7 iii ... After the editing I decided which sounds to record in the village like the cathedral bells. I created other sounds in the studio. The equipment I used consists of a TASCAMDR44WL recorder, a DODOTRONIC dish, a RODE NTG4 PLUS microphone So when the sound was over, I started composing the music while maintaining the calm rhythm of the image (very slowmotion). I work with cubese pro, omnisphere2, stylus, trillian, east west symphony orchestra. link between music and image is inseparable . With the synchronization one creates fluency at times "invisible ".With the awareness of the power that the sound has on the images, I try to create ,letting myself be transported ... Many times it happens , listening again to a melody to mentally relive the memory, the perfumes of life that has passed . This makes us understand the fascinating strength it has on the mind .
RAIN
Relaxing Rain for 4 Hours: No Thunder, Just Serenity. Welcome to a peaceful refuge where gentle rain becomes the soundtrack to your tranquillity. This four-hour video offers a sensory experience of pure relaxation, designed to help you disconnect, meditate or enjoy restful sleep. As the rain falls softly, you will be accompanied only by the soothing sound of raindrops. No thunder, no distractions. An ideal audio experience for releasing stress and creating a calming atmosphere. If you have difficulty falling asleep, this rain-only audio may help you achieve deeper and more peaceful rest. Let yourself be carried away by natural sounds that encourage calm and relaxation. This is rain in its purest form: only the tranquillity of nature surrounding you. An opportunity to pause reality and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of complete serenity.