Wild Soundscapes: Discovering the Voice of the Natural World

by Bernie Krause

Have you ever heard ants singing? Or the sonorous voice of sand dunes as they rearrange themselves in an otherwise silent desert? Have you ever tried on "wolf ears" or taken a sound safari? Wild Soundscapes will introduce you to the exciting world of natural sound where you will learn to listen to creature choruses and discover the fun of creating nature sound recordings. Bernie Krause teaches you the tricks of a nature sound recordist's trade, making it easy for you to encounter the natural wild in a totally new way.

Genres: Nature, Music, Animals, Nonfiction, Science

Paperback

First published May 1, 2002

About the author

Dr. Bernie Krause is both a musician and a naturalist. During the 1950s and 60s, he devoted himself to music and replaced Pete Seeger as the guitarist for The Weavers. For over 40 years, Krause has traveled the world recording and archiving the soundsof creatures and environments large and small. He has recorded over 15,000 species. He lives in California.

Reviews

[Ray]

Wow!

This isn’t just a book on field recording. It is first and foremost a book on listening. If you want to explore how sounds affect your perception of place, you’ll want to check it out.

[Hui Shan]

Interesting read!

[James Greening]

An excellent resource book for anyone interested in capturing the sounds of nature, and who maybe needs a nudge to get out there and explore the wonderful world of nature's symphonies!