A collection of audio recordings from Earth’s few remaining sonically special places by QPI co-founder, Gordon Hempton.
Ocean Dreams
Olympic National Park, Washington, 2005
This is a dream come true for ocean lovers. Delicate water ripples, gentle wave sweeps, large ocean swells and driftwood forests make this album a dynamic exploration of sonic wonders unlike any that you have heard before. Twenty two sound portraits spanning 14 years of work are presented as one continuous experience.
Tropical Night
Sinharaja Forest, Sri Lanka, 1990
A tropical night is a wondrous experience and this is among the most peaceful on Earth.
Aspen Trees
Methow Valley, Washington, 1998
Aspen trees are home to woodpeckers and songbirds, including a shy thrush. The morning is calm and we can hear a nearby lake and sounds arriving from the surrounding hillsides.
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Rolling Thunder
Quiet rain and a brook nearby... Then an omen--a distant rumble heard with your heart. Suddenly Earth’s music tears the sky. The ultimate crescendo controls every sound in the forest then retreats into the silent night, leaving only a trail of wind.
Earth - A day in the life of the planet
Circle the globe in slightly less than one hour with 24 sound portraits representing all 24 time zones synchronously arranged to present a single view of Earth as continuous sound.
Dawn 1
Amazonia, Brazil, 1990
In darkness, the gradual awakening of the Amazon rainforest begins with dripping leaves, delicate insects and isolated frogs.
Songs of Spring
Olympic National Park, Washington, 2005
Fresh voices of birds and frogs, drumming and singing, bring a gentle music to the forests and lakesides of Olympic National Park. Sometimes delicate and sometimes bold, 16 sound portraits are presented as one continuous hour.