Bringing nature to you in sounds and images
Posted in Listening, Philosophy, Society and Nature Sounds on Jan 21st, 2009
Recording the sounds of nature is an unusual occupation, and we often find that people misunderstand the nature of our work.
Here are our Top Ten popular misconceptions about nature recordings!
Posted in India, Society and Nature Sounds on Jul 2nd, 2008
When in India, we found ourselves amused at the variety and volume of car and truck horns. From reedy wheezes, old-time ‘honks’, blarting farts, to an ear-splitting rack of air horns – the range of sounds was extraordinary. Have a listen: Indian traffic, with those ubiquitous airhorns.
But it is no laughing matter.
Posted in Society and Nature Sounds on May 19th, 2008
What is the purpose of zoos? Education? Conservation? Entertainment? Or mere business enterprise? Sarah and I were left pondering this question after a recent visit to Jugong Bird Park in Singapore.