Dallas Simpson - Braye Harbour Harbouring Desires of Transcendence

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Review by Spencer Groenenboom

Alright, let’s dive into Braye Harbour Harbouring Desires of Transcendence by Dallas Simpson. Released in 2009 on the German label Konkretourist, this album is a total vibe for fans of field recordings. It’s not your typical "music" record—more like an audio diary of moments you weren’t there for but somehow feel connected to. If you’re into sounds that make you stop and think, this one’s worth a listen. The track “Braye Harbour” (yeah, same as the album title) really sticks with me. It’s basically a snapshot of what feels like a quiet harbor at dusk. You can hear water lapping, distant voices murmuring, maybe some birds doing their thing—it’s super immersive. What makes it memorable is how raw it feels. Like, you’re not just listening; you’re kinda there. I found myself zoning out while cleaning my room and suddenly picturing myself sitting on a dock somewhere cold and windy. Weirdly peaceful, right? Another standout is… well, okay, truthfully, most tracks blend together because they’re all ambient noise-based. But there’s this one part where you can hear faint footsteps crunching gravel, and it freaked me out for a second—I thought someone was outside my door! Turns out, nope, just the magic of field recording messing with my brain. This album isn’t for everyone, though. If you’re looking for catchy hooks or lyrics, you’ll probably be like, “Wait, where’s the music?” But if you dig experimental stuff or wanna try something different, give it a shot. Honestly, it’s less about entertainment and more about making you pay attention to sounds you usually ignore. Here’s the kicker: after listening to this, I started noticing random everyday noises more—the hum of the fridge, rain hitting the window, cars passing by. Like, who knew boring stuff could sound kinda cool? Maybe that’s the point. Or maybe I’m overthinking it. Either way, hats off to Dallas Simpson for turning silence into something worth hearing.

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Artist: Dallas Simpson
Album: Braye Harbour Harbouring Desires of Transcendence
Rating: 4.67

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Braye Harbour22:57

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  • ‘Braye Harbour - Harbouring Desires of Transcendence is an environmental sound work recorded in the summer of 2000 on the island of Alderney in the Channel Islands. It is an experimental improvisation featuring found objects and surfaces at Braye Harbour about 7am in the morning. The objects used for sound improvisation are, abandoned motor trucks, several small yachts and abandoned sailing equipment, metal storage container, road bollards, small crane and metal objects, quayside crane, and a variety of other objects.
  • Dallas Simpson · Braye Harbour
  • July 18, 2009
  • Filed Under Expedition |
  • The somewhat naive improvisation reveals the sonic nature of silent objects and surfaces at the location and occasionally excursions into ‘musicality’ occur. This bringing forth and revealing the presence of silent objects through intuitive sonic improvisation is an important aspect of ’Transcendence’ - and is a theme running through much of my work’.
  • Dallas Simson, July 2009

About Dallas Simpson

Dallas Simpson has performed at the London College of Music in 1998 with composer Chris Thorpe, in York (UK) with Chris Thorpe and Linda Merrick (2000); in Glasgow, Scotland in 1999 as part of the Drift environmental sound art / acoustic ecology project, with Max Eastley and Helmut Lemke at Creswell Craggs, Derbyshire UK on two occasions 1997/8. All his work is recorded in binaural stereo giving full periphonic surround sound on good quality headphones. Tracks of his have been released through the acclaimed Time Recording's em:t series (Abha - em:t 2296, Waterpump - em:t 1197). He was included as a composer in the "Music for Spaces" series on BBC Radio 3 (UK) (1997) some four years ago. He is also a professional CD Mastering Engineer trading under the name .

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    • Dallas Simpson

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Braye Harbour Harbouring Desires of Transcendence* by Dallas Simpson is not your typical music record. It’s a field recording project, capturing raw sounds from Braye Harbour. Released in 2009 on the German label Konkretourist, it turns everyday harbor noises into an immersive experience. The track *Braye Harbour* lets you feel like you’re right there, listening to waves, wind, and distant echoes. It’s not about melodies but about the beauty of real-life soundscapes. Pretty neat, huh?