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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.
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.
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.