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Wind Is the Original Radio

This podcast series is aimed at helping us to connect to ourselves and to our earth by deep listening to natural soundscapes. Based on empirical evidence as well as numerous recent studies from all over the world, listening to natural soundscapes (particularly mindful listening) has a great positive impact on our wellbeing, and potentially on our respect for nature. However, these soundscapes are increasingly scarce as we humans continue to destroy the natural ecosystems which produce them.

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1:00:00

Pacific Ocean Waves

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/09/29

Experience the raw power of the Pacific Ocean as powerful waves crash upon a secluded sandy beach. The coastline is located in the Colombian region of Choco where there are no roads and the whole coastline is separated by impenetrable jungle hills from the rest of the mainland. Recording by Jan Brelih in Choco, Colombia

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Ankasa Rainforest Dawn Chorus

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/09/22

It’s 5 a.m. at the Ankasa Rainforest. I woke up at around 4:30 a.m. and made my way through the thick darkness to capture the jungle ambience at dawn. Using the torchlight from my phone, I could hardly see anything but the beautiful symphony from the forest urged me to walk on untill I got to the desired spot where I set up my microphones. Enjoy this hour-long soundscape of nature at dawn. This recording was done by Isaac Amoasi Arkohm, in Ghana, a current grantee of our field recording

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1:12:05

Life of Birds in a Calm Evening Spring

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2023/09/15

A relaxing evening song of birds in the a forested hill area near a big lake. The most common birds on this recording are: Common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), Common chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), Common blackbird (Turdus merula) , Song thrush (Turdus philomelos), European robin (Erithacus rubecula), Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus), European green woodpecker (Picus viridis) and the Nightjar (Caprimulgidae) at the end of the recording as the night falls. Other sounds captured: insects,

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1:10:21

Sunset at the Shore of a Lake

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/09/08

It’s sunset time on the shore of the lake and the last birds of the day fly over the still water. From the treetops I can hear the movement of leaves and branches. There are some distant sounds that I cannot decipher where they come from or how they are produced. A few meters away, a white horse shines and takes a deep breath in the darkness. It’s getting dark. The crescent moon rises and illuminates the ground, the water and the plants with a silvery and mysterious light. The inhabitants

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58:30

Winter Morning in the Atlantic Forest

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/08/25

It is an early August morning. There is some wind and the sky is cloudy. At this time of the year, the Mulungú blooms: there are several of them, full of red flowers. Now it also blooms the yellow Ipe and the Congea tomentosa, that brings a lot of lilac flowers. There are Embaúbas and a very big Ficus, Avocados, Boldo and Jabuticaba trees. Birds fly from one tree to another, moving their leaves and branches. The ground is full of dry leaves. Recording by Verónica Cerrotta In São José do Vale do

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Dawn on an American Prairie

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/08/18

An inescapable sensation of floating fills my consciousness. A state of lucidity. Not entirely awake but not asleep. Conscious of surrounding ripples, the warm meadowlark song drifts in the air. I feel translucent. Light. Time passes and there is no distance between it. Opening my eyes returns awareness to the small tent I’m laying in. Narrowing myself back to a singular perception. Birdsong here carries you away. Do these small melodic Aves feel this expansion they provoke? Awake and listening to

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Okefenokee Swamp

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/08/11

The Okefenokee is one of the largest, intact swamps in the entire world. There’s only one road into the swamp and it terminates at Stephen C. Foster State Park, a Gold-tier International Dark Sky Park. Recorded by Jared Blake in the Stephen C Foster State Park, USA

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Alpine Thunderstorm

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/08/04

!This recording has very high dynamics and so we advise extra care on your listening volume, especially if you are wearing headphones! The area above Kamniška Bistrica, surrounded by mountains, was hit by a series of extremely powerful thunderstorms. Some of these storms triggered avalanches and flash floods. The recorded storm passed over the area during the night and you can hear the sounds of swollen torrential streams. Later, near the recording location, a flash flood was also triggered. The

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Nocturnal Fusion Over the Black Pond

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/07/21

This recording captures the essence of a night spent by a pond during the Flower Moon in the untamed wilderness of the Barycz Valley. The rhythmic ambiance is shaped by the melancholic croaks of fire-bellied toads and the deep resonances of great bitterns, creating a captivating backdrop. As the recording progresses, the symphony of the night unfolds, showcasing the raucous calls of tree frogs, the subtle clicks of bats, and the distinctive cries of the whooper swan.Each nocturnal creature adds its

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Flocks of Common Starlings Over the Pond with Lê Quan...

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/07/18

Welcome to our ninth and last bonus episode, for now! In these episodes we have been sharing short segments about nature, sounds, life and poetry for a moment of reflection and appreciation.In today’s episode we have a very special guest, Lê Quan Ninh. Recording made Saint-Angel, France in June 2023. Lê Quan Nihn is a percussionist in the field of contemporary music interpretation and free improvisation. He has also been recording nature sounds in France and Iceland, some of them kindly shared

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1:01:58

Montane Rainforest

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/07/14

This recording was made by a small river in Taman Negara, Malaysia, and starts in the early evening with the last birds and cicadas of the day calling from the surrounding forest. At around 25 minutes the loud ringing calls of Empress Cicada can be heard as the soundscape drifts into the night. Recorded by Marc Anderson

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Black Woodpecker Encounter with Axel Drioli: Bonus...

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/07/11

Welcome to our eighth bonus episode, already! In these episodes we have been sharing short segments about nature, sounds, life and poetry for a moment of reflection and appreciation.In today's episode we have a special guest, Axel Drioli. Recording made at the Mount Lanaro Nature Reserve, Trieste, NE Italy, January 2021 Axel is a director, wildlife sound specialist, conservationist, and spatial audio designer. With his brother Ario, he runs the immersive production brand Sounding Wild. For

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Bamboo Forest Wind

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/07/07

Finding my way up a muddy path on an Island in the Pacific is an ideal condition for natural listening. A growing cacophony ebbs and flows as the trail and nearby river weave near and far from each other. Up a steep hill, the water suddenly grows faint. I can hear the wind overhead. Drumming along is the thick bamboo grove that seems to have sprung out of nowhere. I placed two Sennheiser Microphones on a wide stereo bar as far from the trail as I dared to go. Recorded by Nick McMahan at

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Peepers with Steven: ShepardBonus Episode

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/07/04

Welcome to our seventh bonus episode, already! In these episodes we have been sharing short segments about nature, sounds, life and poetry for a moment of reflection and appreciation. These are courtesy of our friend Dr. Steven Shepard. Recorded April 12, 2023, beaver pond behind elementary school, Williston, Vermont, USA Steven is an author, educator, speaker, writer, photographer, a ‘technology demystifier,’ and a producer of video and audio media. To learn more about him and his vast work,

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1:14:31

Snow Storm with Powerful Thunder

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/06/30

A short snowstorm since the arrival until it passed. The recording was done at high altitude in the mountain forest, at the edge of a cabin roof. The weather is unstable and unusually warm for Winter: the temperature is +1C and snow melts and falls. The storm comes quickly and brings a blizzard with hail and fresh snow, thunder, wind… Ravens can be heard at the beginning of the recording. Field recoding by Ivo Vicic

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Morning Blackbirds with Steven Shepard: Bonus Episode

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/06/27

Welcome to our sixth bonus episode, already! Every Tuesday, for the next few weeks, we will share short segments about nature, nature sounds, life and poetry for a moment of reflection and appreciation. These are courtesy of our friend Dr. Steven Shepard. Recorded in the end of winter of 2023, Williston, Vermont, USA. Steven is an author, educator, speaker, writer, photographer, a ‘technology demystifier,’ and a producer of video and audio media. To learn more about him and his vast work,

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Mountain Meadow After Rain

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/06/23

The morning after rain at tare old-growth Pine forest on 3100m in Indian Himalayas, Sikkim region. The recording was made in the morning after night rain with water drops still dripping down from the Pine trees. The birds were very active and diverse which is for this high altitude not much common. This very unique peak is worshipped by the local villagers and is considered a sacred place, therefore, is very much preserved in its natural condition. Recording by Jan Brelih

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13:05

Gentle Waves with Roger Boughton: Bonus Episode

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/06/20

Welcome to our fifth bonus episode! Every Tuesday, for the next few weeks, we will continue to share short segments about nature, nature sounds, life and poetry for a moment of reflection and appreciation. These are courtesy of our friend Dr. Steven Shepard. Roger has been recording wildlife for almost five decades! He’s an author and a member of the Wildlife Sound Recording Society. Learn more about our friends here.

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1:01:10

Lesser Kestrels Took Over an Abandoned Building

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/06/16

A migratory raptor wich spends its foraging time in West Africa and breeds in southern Europe. Here in Doñana, there is a specific place in a daunting location where they breed . Unfortunately, we can't say where it is located as local conservationists want to keep it protected from human disturbance, but it is quite a magical place: an old holiday complex now owned by Lesser Kestrels, Little Owls, Barn Owls, Spotted Starlings, White Storks and many other birds. An eerie place, so quiet we could

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Wasps in my Shed with Roger Boughton: Bonus Episode

Wind Is the Original Radio ·

2023/06/13

Welcome to our fourth bonus episode! Every Tuesday, for the next few weeks, we will continue to share short segments about nature, nature sounds, life and poetry for a moment of reflection and appreciation. These are courtesy of our friend Dr. Steven Shepard. Roger has been recording wildlife for almost five decades! He’s an author and a member of the Wildlife Sound Recording Society. Learn more about our friends here.

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