This field recording of fireworks was made from my backyard in the Melbourne suburb of Pascoe Vale in earshot of various 2021/22 New Year celebrations. The common preference is to enjoy fireworks from an elevated viewing position, i.e., above the trees and rooftops of the built environment, such as from a lookout tower or from the side of a hill. Yet, Pascoe Vale is historically situated on a flood plain; the relative flatness of the area meant that I was only able to catch a small glimpse of the locals’ fondness for bright and colourful pyrotechnic explosions. However, this topography also meant it was possible to hear the bangs, crackles and whistles of countless fireworks exploding deep in the distance in almost every direction.
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