Relaxing mix of music and natural sounds featuring rooks, bats, and a midwife toad chirruping. Explore the magical sounds of animals in the forest while sipping whiskey. Interruptions, nonsensical statements, and discussions on music. Various nature sounds including a midwife toad recording. Subscribe to 'Private Passions' podcast on BBC Sound.
The podcast episode explores the diverse sounds of the natural world, from rooks coring on Orkney to the peep of a midwife toad in southwest France.
The recordings provide a unique auditory experience, showcasing the transformative power of music and the emotional connections it can create.
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The Sounds of the Earth
This podcast episode of Slow Radio explores the sounds of the natural world. It features recordings such as the song of nightingales in East Sussex, rooks coring on Orkney, clicking bats in Lancashire, and the peep of a midwife toad in southwest France. The episode also includes musical pieces by Ollie Mustinan, Avril Coleridge Tailor, and James Bernard's score for the Hammer Horror movie Kiss of the Vampire. The recordings provide a unique auditory experience, showcasing the diverse sounds of creatures big and small.
Celebrating the Power of Music
Private Passions is a podcast that delves into the music loved by different individuals. In this episode, Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Della shares his passion for acid house music and recalls how he asked a brass band to play it, creating a powerful and impressive sound. Folk singer and banjo player Rhiannon Giddens discusses her early encounters with opera and shares her insights on the importance of considering the singer and the connection between the music and the audience. The episode features a range of musical genres and highlights the emotional and transformative power of music.
Podcast Recommendations
This episode concludes with a brief segment highlighting the availability of other podcasts on BBC Sound. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe to the Slow Radio podcast to explore more episodes featuring the sounds of the natural world. Additionally, the Private Passions podcast is suggested for those interested in discovering the diverse music tastes and experiences of various individuals.
Relax with a calming mix of music and natural sounds, from rooks on Orkney to a midwife toad chirruping in south-west France. Plus bats in Lancashire and nightingales in Sussex. Recordings by BBC Radio 3 Sunday Breakfast listeners Stephanie Fritchley, Aidan Semmens, Simon Tuck and Paul Richens.
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