In his liner notes for On Land Eno explained that the tracks composed for these landscapes were not intended as faithful sonic representations of these particular places, rather the music reflected impressions of what a place might be like after seeing it on a map. Eno would probably loathe the idea of revealing these locations to listeners, but I've enjoyed the experience of listening to On Land whilst gazing at the photographs, and the transformative effect the album's dark and unsettling music has on these otherwise benign landscapes is particularly interesting.
Lizard Point
Lantern Marsh
Leeks Hill
Dunwich Beach
Photograph credits:
Lizard Point ("Looking towards Lizard Point" © Nick MacNeill) details
Lantern Marsh ("Lantern Marsh behind Orford Ness" © Richard Law) detailsLeeks Hill ("Footpath to Turnpike Lane on Leeks Hill" © Adrian Cable) details
Dunwich Beach ("Dunwich Beach, Looking South" © Stuart Shepherd) details
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