Twenty Thousand Hertz

Sound Escapes: Nature’s untouched soundtrack

May 6, 2019
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ANECDOTE

Underwater Listening

  • Gordon Hempton's first immersive sound experience wasn't in nature, but underwater in a pool.
  • The lack of terrestrial sounds and the feeling of pressure created a sense of calm and isolation, highlighting the importance of non-judgmental listening.
ANECDOTE

Iowa Thunderstorm

  • While driving across Iowa, Hempton rested in a cornfield during a thunderstorm.
  • The experience made him realize he needed to become a listener to discover himself.
INSIGHT

Global Sunrise

  • The dawn chorus, a daily symphony of birdsong, circles the globe as the earth rotates.
  • Hempton refers to this as the 'global sunrise,' emphasizing the constant cycle of natural sound.
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