Chris Richmond is a UK-based sound recordist, composer and filmmaker whose diverse interests in history, music, and film saw the birth of Norfolk Uncovered, an online video series documenting unloved architecture in Chris's home county of Norfolk. While the narrative was provided by his Grandfather, Mike Richmond, part of the challenge was to compose and design the soundtrack to capture the dark, eerie atmosphere of some of the locations. Chris graduated from the College of West Anglia in 2004 with a BTEC Nat. Award in Music Technology.
A large studio audience welcomes your host... This track is actually layered from a number of recordings of outdoor applause at formal events. Crowds, Studio Crowds
Ambient recording of a genuine WWII air-raid siren built by Gents of Leicester. The siren is still in service over 70 years later and is now used as a fire alarm for an animal feed mill in Egmere, Norfolk, UK. This recording was taken during the siren's weekly test and some bird noise is present. Emergency,
Clean recording of a ticking timer fitted to a White Knight tumble dryer. The complete recording can be looped for continuous and seamless ticking and can represent any sort of timing device. Household,
A clean, loopable recording of the "ringing" tone as heard through the receiver of telephones throughout the British Telecom network when making a call. This sound will loop to the exact length to replicate continuous ringing. Ringers Phones,
Recording of a 240v Carter "Super M" Masterblaster siren being tested. These high-pitched motor-driven sirens are used as fire and intruder alarms in large industrial buildings. Emergency,
Clean recording of the audible indicator signal on an Alexander-Dennis Enviro 400 double-decker bus. This sound will loop to exactly the same length as in real life. Transportation,
Ideal for relaxation, this clean, stereo nature recording beautifully captures the tranquillity of a typical British summer thunderstorm from the moment the birds stop singing as the first spots of rain roll in, to their re-emergence as the storm passes. Ambience,
Recording of the general ambience around the junction of Trafalgar Square, Central London, UK. Features a mixture of traffic passing, pedestrians and an emergency vehicle siren. Ambience,
Exterior recording of Norwich Cathedral chiming "Norwich Quarters" by Rev. E. S. Medley and striking 3 o'clock. Secluded city location with distant traffic, birdsong and sporting activities from a nearby school audible. Recorded on a Spring afternoon. X-Y mic configuration. Ambience,
Belfry recording of a piece of typical English-style "change ringing" performed on 6 bells with clappers half-muffled. Starts with descending scales known as "rounds" before ringing "Cambridge" method. X-Y mic configuration. Location: Church of SS Peter & Paul, Cromer, Norfolk, UK. Ambience,
Exterior recording of church bell striking 6 o'clock in quiet, rural setting. Strike is preceded by 4 "ding dong" chimes signalling the turn of the hour. Recorded at night. X-Y mic configuration. Foley,
Exterior recording of church bell striking 11 o'clock in a rural setting with birdsong and distant agricultural traffic passing in background. Recorded on a Spring morning. X-Y mic configuration. Ambience,
Exterior recording of a large church bell striking 8 o'clock in a quiet town market square with traffic passing in background. Recorded at night. X-Y mic configuration. Ambience,
Exterior recording of a large church bell striking 8 o'clock in a quiet town market square with traffic passing in background. Recorded at night. Binaural mic configuration. Foley,
Exterior recording of church bell striking 4 o'clock in rural setting with trees overhead near a busy village street. Recorded on a Spring afternoon. X-Y mic configuration. Ambience,
Exterior recording of church bell striking 8 o'clock in quiet, rural setting. Distant car can be heard approaching towards end. Recorded at night. X-Y mic configuration. Ambience,
Exterior recording of church bell striking 2 o'clock in quiet, rural setting near to busy main road with birdsong. Recorded on a Spring afternoon. X-Y mic configuration. Foley,
Recording of a journey travelling on a Class 317 electric train from passenger POV. Long distance between two stops. Features traction motor sound from 0-90mph, long sections of high and slow speed, two tunnels and horn sounds. X-Y mic configuration. Ambience,
Recording of a British Railways Class 156 diesel multiple unit train departing a rural station beneath a pedestrian footbridge. Recorded at Brundall, Norfolk, UK. Transportation,
Close recording of a British Railways Class 158 "Express Sprinter" diesel multiple unit train departing from an urban station. This particular unit is fitted with a 6-cylinder Perkins 2006-TWH 12-litre turbo-diesel engine. Recorded in Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Transportation,
Close recording of a British Railways Class 170 "Turbostar" diesel multiple unit train departing from an urban station. This particular unit is fitted with a 6-cylinder MTU 183 turbo-diesel engine. Recorded in Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Transportation,
A loopable recording of a British Railways Class 26 diesel locomotive idling (close). Recorded at the North Norfolk Railway, Norfolk, UK. Transportation,
A British Railways Class 37 diesel locomotive hauling a train of enthusiasts thunders past. The yell of enthusiasts can be heard from a coach towards the rear of the train as it passes. Recorded at the North Norfolk Railway, Norfolk, UK. Transportation,
Clean recording of an electric motor with geared-drive operating a water valve in a domestic heating system set-up. The sound can be used to represent a number of electric motor-assisted mechanisms. Industrial, Industrial Motors
