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The theme of the party for the last week or so has been sound, and the huge role it plays in the outdoor experience. In, “The Natural Noise We’ve Been Drowning Out,” we examined why recordings of nature don’t quite have the same impact as the real deal.
Then I sat down with Matt from Fog Chaser to talk about how the sounds of the outdoors offer inspiration. If you enjoyed that conversation — Matt is actually here with us this morning, he’ll be weighing in on the discussion, and answering your questions too!
Before we close out this little series on Cole’s Climb, I wanted to know:
How does Sound Impact Your Outdoor Experience?
Are there certain sounds that bring you calm?
How does nature sound near you?
What sounds are you trying to escape by heading outdoors?
I'm in Perth, Western Australia with a small park directly behind my house. Even if I'm not outdoors, opening the windows brings the sounds of wind in the trees and the dawn/evening birdsong inside.
That's particularly poignant right now - the time that the Kookaburras start their evening laughter is when I would have been walking our 18yo dog who we put to sleep a week ago.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. At 18 years though, it sounds like you gave them an incredible life enjoying that park.
I recently heard a Kookaburra for the first time, that must be such an incredible sound to hear each evening - so distinct. Do they wake you up in the morning as well? I remember back home, if I slept with the windows open, once the birds started there was really no getting back to sleep!
Yeah, he had a great life and until just the last few days would still run around a bit in the park.
Don't notice the Kookaburras in the morning. The other really lyrical birds are the Magpies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYEYc8Ge3nw and you do hear them at both ends of the day, depending more on mating season.
We are very spoiled with a pool in our backyard which we keep uncovered as the birds regularly come down and splash in it.
My condolences — it's so hard to lose our companions, especially after such a long time. I, too, am a big fan of birdsong — it always helps me feel centered, even if the calls are just in the background and I'm not actively listening.
Sometimes, if I have my microphone on to record something, and the window's open, I'll notice the birdcalls on the playback that I hadn't noticed at the time. The mic does a better job listening than I do, apparently.
Just had a discussion about how soothing waves can be... gentle, constant or pounding and intermittent. Either variety gratefully replaces the everyday noise that seems to be getting louder all the time. Loved the podcast!
I love the regular pattern, but I also enjoy how once in a while, you can have a bigger-sounding crash mixed in when a boat goes by. It's almost hypnotic, but the variation in sound makes it just imperfect enough that it's impossible to replicate!
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The urban noise thing is just a distraction, I guess ,rather than comforting to me. I much prefer the sounds of nature. At least at this moment I’m hearing thunder! Thanks for encouraging me to listen!
I'm in Perth, Western Australia with a small park directly behind my house. Even if I'm not outdoors, opening the windows brings the sounds of wind in the trees and the dawn/evening birdsong inside.
That's particularly poignant right now - the time that the Kookaburras start their evening laughter is when I would have been walking our 18yo dog who we put to sleep a week ago.
I'm so sorry to hear about your dog. At 18 years though, it sounds like you gave them an incredible life enjoying that park.
I recently heard a Kookaburra for the first time, that must be such an incredible sound to hear each evening - so distinct. Do they wake you up in the morning as well? I remember back home, if I slept with the windows open, once the birds started there was really no getting back to sleep!
Yeah, he had a great life and until just the last few days would still run around a bit in the park.
Don't notice the Kookaburras in the morning. The other really lyrical birds are the Magpies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYEYc8Ge3nw and you do hear them at both ends of the day, depending more on mating season.
We are very spoiled with a pool in our backyard which we keep uncovered as the birds regularly come down and splash in it.
I'm up early due to a zoom with folks mostly in CA and just heard the kookaburras pre-dawn. It's 5:36 am and dawn here is 6:48 today!
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!
My condolences — it's so hard to lose our companions, especially after such a long time. I, too, am a big fan of birdsong — it always helps me feel centered, even if the calls are just in the background and I'm not actively listening.
Sometimes, if I have my microphone on to record something, and the window's open, I'll notice the birdcalls on the playback that I hadn't noticed at the time. The mic does a better job listening than I do, apparently.
Once again I'm living in an urban setting, but I still get to hear the birds, an always welcome sound.
Bird sounds are so interesting, and some city noises are fascinating in their own right!
Yes! Especially amidst the urban noise, which can sometimes be it’s own sort of music, but not always.
Just had a discussion about how soothing waves can be... gentle, constant or pounding and intermittent. Either variety gratefully replaces the everyday noise that seems to be getting louder all the time. Loved the podcast!
Thank you so much for listening. Absolutely love the sound of waves! Thanks for listening!
Yes! The sounds of water are so soothing - just that undulation, the regularity of it is very mesmerizing. Thanks for listening, Cindy!
I love the regular pattern, but I also enjoy how once in a while, you can have a bigger-sounding crash mixed in when a boat goes by. It's almost hypnotic, but the variation in sound makes it just imperfect enough that it's impossible to replicate!
The urban noise thing is just a distraction, I guess ,rather than comforting to me. I much prefer the sounds of nature. At least at this moment I’m hearing thunder! Thanks for encouraging me to listen!