Van Sessions by Travel Ambience

These recordings are the conclusion of the last four years of writing solo performance acoustic guitar pieces in my camper van on holidays in Cornwall.

This July, rather than spend an inheritance I received on something irrelevant, I went hunting for a guitar to play finger style guitar pieces.

Last time I tried to buy an instrument, it took me five months. This time it took me an afternoon. I bought 'the one' a gorgeous sounding 32 year old Taylor 710. I am now more capable and precise than I ever, able to play with depth and feeling. This has finally given me the confidence to finally record these 'Van Sessions'.

Although it may not sound it, the process has been one of immense scrutiny and analysis over the construction, mood, delivery, performance and transition. The pieces have developed and elevated, especially this summer when I realised I needed to sack off the studio, forget about sequencing and go for a basic 'hit record' approach.

I do hope you enjoy them... a lot more to come.

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David Clapp playing a Taylor 710 dreadnought acoustic

Recorded in Newton Abbot, in the kitchen.

Recorded at 24bit 96khz using a Sony D100 and LOM Usi mics mounted on a Rode Stereo bar in AB configuration.

Editied in Adobe Audition
Mastered in iZotope Ozone

(C) David Clapp Photography 2022

David Clapp, a travel photographer based in the UK.

Here you will find a collection of high quality 24bit 96khz field recordings taken during my photographic travels.

I am using a Sony D100 and a set of LOM Usi mics (when I need them)

These recordings can be used in your own music for just £1.

If you like photography then have a look at my website if you have the time.

davidclapp.co.uk