Matt Mikkelsen
Sound recordist and director of Wilderness Quiet Parks. He travels the world, listening to and working to preserve our vanishing soundscapes.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 47min
Week of Wonder: Can we save the quietest places in the world?
In this engaging discussion, sound recordist Matt Mikkelsen, director of Wilderness Quiet Parks, explores the urgent need to preserve our planet's dwindling natural soundscapes. He takes listeners on a journey through the auditory richness of the Ecuadorian Amazon and the serenity of Wilderness Quiet Parks. Matt highlights the impact of noise pollution on ecosystems, human health, and social equity. Personal anecdotes, including a thrilling encounter with lightning while recording, emphasize the beauty of silence and the importance of protecting our quietest places.
Sep 10, 2024 • 47min
Can we save the quietest places in the world?
In this episode, sound recordist Matt Mikkelsen shares his passion for preserving the world’s diminishing soundscapes. He discusses the vibrant wildlife sounds of the Amazon, emphasizing the urgent need to protect these natural auditory environments from noise pollution. Mikkelsen reveals the mental health benefits of quiet spaces and their healing powers. He shares thrilling anecdotes from his field recordings, including a near-death experience during a thunderstorm, while advocating for the creation of quiet parks to safeguard our planet's tranquility.
