Listen to nature (Brit. Library): explore wildlife sounds by animal group

[Jodie]

There are a number of clips of wildlife recordings available
on the British Library's website that I thought might be of
interest.

http://www.bl.uk/collections/sound-archive/listentonature/soundstax/groups.html

The main page for their 'listen to nature' section is:
http://www.bl.uk/listentonature

Jo

 

[Mr_Rimps]

Hey Jodie, this is cool I'm going to have a ton of fun with this! Thanks

 

[locum76]

nice one mate, i dabble in electronic music and this site could be good for background sounds.

 

[fred gordon]

If you are interested in doing this sort of thing outdoors with kids you might want to look at www.sharingnature.com Its the site of a guy called Joseph Cornell who has written quite a few books on the subject and runs great inspirational courses.
Sharing the Joy of nature
Listening to Nature
Journey to the heart of Nature - This is the basis for the John Muir Award scheme
Don't be put off by the slightly 'tree-hugging' feel. Kids love his stuff and he is a great guy

 

[demographic]

There are a number of clips of wildlife recordings available
on the British Library's website that I thought might be of
interest.

http://www.bl.uk/collections/sound-archive/listentonature/soundstax/groups.html

The main page for their 'listen to nature' section is:
http://www.bl.uk/listentonature

Jo

Free ringtones

 

[bilko]

Great link
I love listening to these sounds and have often thought of getting a few dvd's to play with forest sounds on. I find something warming about being able to listen to them whilst indoors or should i say whilst comfortable and warm. The thunderstorm one is very good as is the rain.
Ever since hearing a trance cd with whale songs on it several years ago i have kept my eye out for whale songs on their own, not dolphin clicking but the mysterious whale.
Has anyone got a link?

 

[Jodie]

I just googled whale sounds to see what would happen...
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=whale+sounds&meta=

The first link http://www.whalesounds.com/ shows promise, although
if I'm entirely honest with you I can't really tell the difference between
whales and rusty gates at the moment They are hypnotic though.

I've been listening tonight to the soundtrack of a programme about
the BBC Radiophonic workshop so I might have maxed out my
quota for bleeps and bloops today
http://fatbaron.com/alchemistsofsound.wmv

Jo

 

[JonnyP]

Great link
I love listening to these sounds and have often thought of getting a few dvd's to play with forest sounds on. I find something warming about being able to listen to them whilst indoors or should i say whilst comfortable and warm. The thunderstorm one is very good as is the rain.
Ever since hearing a trance cd with whale songs on it several years ago i have kept my eye out for whale songs on their own, not dolphin clicking but the mysterious whale.
Has anyone got a link?

Tangerine Dream bought out an album called song of the whale and it is beautiful....
Great link Jodie........
Another sounds site http://www.findsounds.com/types.html

 

[Pablo]

If you like nature sounds try this

http://www.relaxingsoftware.com/atmdeluxehome.htm

There are add on scenarios including Walesongs which are free once you've bought the software. A really good package for just listening to or for recording into music soundtracks.

Pablo

 

[Jodie]

Tangerine Dream bought out an album called song of the whale and it is beautiful....

I bought one of their albums once on the recommendation of a friend and it
was a bit heavy going; I don't think it was the whale one though which might
be a bit more relaxing. Perhaps I should try that one instead!

Happy birthday for the other day by the way.

Jo

 

[JonnyP]

I bought one of their albums once on the recommendation of a friend and it
was a bit heavy going; I don't think it was the whale one though which might
be a bit more relaxing. Perhaps I should try that one instead!

Happy birthday for the other day by the way.

Jo

Thank you........What album was it, some of them are very hard going, but some are fantastic. Song of the whale is one of the good ones..........

 

[Jodie]

It was 'music from the original motion picture soundtrack 'Sorcerer'' and
I can't think why I picked that one over any other. Probably what was
available in the shop

Jo

 

[JonnyP]

It was 'music from the original motion picture soundtrack 'Sorcerer'' and
I can't think why I picked that one over any other. Probably what was
available in the shop

Jo

I had 26 of there albums, but never had that one. I will know not to get it.............

 

[FeralSheryl]

Oooh I can see that site is going to keep me busy
I'll spread the word. Thanks Jodie