George Vlad
Field recordings captured on expedition, carried into film, television, games and podcasts.
Films and series
13 creditsMy first film credit, and what an incredible and humbling experience it was. I had the immense opportunity to work alongside Richard King and Dave Whitehead on this monumental Hollywood production, planning and leading an expedition to Algeria to record authentic desert sounds.
I was hired to record a variety of African wildlife and soundscapes on several expeditions for this Lion King prequel. It was an amazing opportunity to work with Onnalee Blank and Paula Fairfield on this emotionally-rich classic family film.
I contributed sound recordings from the Amazon and Borneo rainforests to this iconic landmark series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
I contributed creature sound recordings from Africa to this phenomenal Game of Thrones prequel.
National Geographic Explorer Ariel Waldman takes you on a journey to the most extreme and alien landscape on Earth — the Dry Valleys of Antarctica. Nathan Moody used many of my desert wind recordings in this film.
A portrait of a heroic indigenous community in the Amazon rainforest. Peter Albrechtsen made extensive use of my Amazon Jungle library in this film.
On a 3-month mission to help save the Congo's eastern lowland gorillas from extinction, cameraman Vianet Djenguet comes face to face with Kahuzi-Biega's largest wild silverback. Owen Shirley and Owen Peters used my recordings from the Congo Basin rainforest in this BBC production.
"Ikouah: Into the Heart of Cameroon's Rainforest" is a short film that showcases the importance of working with local communities for conservation. My recordings from Central Africa helped bring it to life.
Conservationist and storyteller Paul Rosolie's story set deep in the Amazon rainforest. I contributed my recordings from the area to the film.
This Oscar-nominated film tells the story of intrepid volcanologists with the help of my Volcano recordings.
My nature recordings from Africa were used in this series.
This series was brought to life using my sound recordings.
My recordings were used in this sci-fi series.
Video games
4 creditsA breathtaking open-world action RPG. I worked closely with the team at Guerrilla to help bring the game world to life with my knowledge and sound recordings.
This survival MMO set in the world of Arrakis uses many of my desert recordings.
An action RPG with a beautiful game world. The audio team used my nature and wildlife recordings to bring it to life.
I've used many of my own recordings in this relaxing word puzzle game that reaches millions of players every day.
Podcasts
5 featuresAn in-depth conversation about recording the sound of rain.
Several episodes of this calming podcast made use of my sound recordings from around the world.
Interview about my work as sound recordist and expedition leader.
A BBC Sounds production that played some of my recordings from Namibia alongside a quick introduction by myself.
Interview about my work in audio, expeditions and conservation.
Other collaborations
5 partnersI had the pleasure of working with Google on a set of sounds for the Pixel 9 phones, Chrome web browser, Fitbit app and a few other audio goodies.
I've licensed my recordings to Conservation International so they could raise money for environmental causes.
I work with the Earth.fm platform as advisor. I also license my recordings to them and write articles for their website.
I helped QPI with information gathered on my expeditions and by allowing them to use my soundscape recordings for research and marketing.
I've licensed my recordings to this mindfulness app that boasts more than 22 million users.
Public speaking
7 engagementsAwards
5 nominationsSponsors and partners
Publications
Art of Sound explores the creative principles that underpin how sonic practitioners act to compose, tell stories, make us feel, and communicate via sound. I was invited to contribute to this book, alongside a diverse group of world-leading audio professionals.
Qualifications
Testimonials
George recorded a beautiful collection of winds, from absolutely dead calm to gale force or to sandstorm force.
Richard KingYou're an absolute pro, George. Opening your packages of sounds was like Christmas for my ears, and choosing you to capture the sounds of the desert was a no brainer.
Dave WhiteheadI love everything you recorded!
Onnalee BlankYou are such a positive force in the field recording community, George. Please keep doing exactly what you have been doing.
Randy ThomGeorge Vlad is one of the few recordists I deeply respect in this industry. His recordings are exceptionally beautiful, showcasing an unparalleled attention to detail.
Martyn StewartI've admired George Vlad's work since the first moment I heard it. George Vlad is a master.
Gordon HemptonGeorge is an absolute field-recording legend, and I'm so happy we were able to work together.
Henry Daw
