Synopses & Reviews
Since 1968, Bernie Krause has traveled the world recording the sounds of remote landscapes, endangered habitats, and rare animal species.and#160; Through his organization, Wild Sanctuary, he has collected the soundscapes of more than 2,000 different habitat types, marine and terrestrial. With powerful illustrations and compelling stories, Krause provides a manifesto for the appreciation and protection of natural soundscapes. In his previous book,
The Great Animal Orchestra, Krause drew readersandrsquo; attention to what Jane Goodall described as andldquo;the harmonies of nature . . . [that are being] one by one by one, snuffed out by human actions.andrdquo; He now explains that the secrets hidden in the natural worldandrsquo;s shrinking sonic environment must be preserved, not only for our scientific understanding, but for our cultural heritage and humanityandrsquo;s physical and spiritual welfare.
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Krauseandrsquo;s narrativeandmdash;supplemented by exclusive access to field recordings from the wildandmdash;draws on a compelling range of personal anecdotes, histories, and examples to document his early exploration of this field and to lay the groundwork for future generations.
Review
andldquo;Bernie Krause hears things the rest of us donandrsquo;t even realize weandrsquo;re missing. But if we listen carefully, starting with him, we just might resurrect some sweet sounds weandrsquo;ve lost.andrdquo;andmdash;Alan Weisman, author ofandnbsp;Countdownandnbsp;andandnbsp;The World Without Us
Review
andldquo;Bernie Krause is a hero to many of us. In a deafened world, he hears, records and explains the parallel universes around us. In Voices of the Wild, he delves deeper into soundscape ecology, into philosophy and spirit, and the use of technology as way to open passageways into those universes. Voices of the Wild is fascinating, urgent, filled with sound and fury and beauty.andrdquo;andmdash;Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods
Synopsis
A pioneer in the field of soundscape ecology explores the ways in which the voice of the natural world informs many subjects
Synopsis
A founder of soundscape ecology offers a pioneering field guide for listening to and recording the sounds of the wild
Through his organization Wild Sanctuary, Bernie Krause has traveled the globe to hear and record the sounds of diverse natural habitats. Wild Soundscapes, first published in 2002, inspires readers to follow in Krause's footsteps. The book enchantingly shows how to find creature symphonies (or, as Krause calls them, "biophonies"); use simple microphones to hear more; and record, mix, and create new expressions with the gathered sounds. After reading this book, readers will feel compelled to investigate a wide range of habitats and animal sounds, from the conversations of birds and howling sand dunes to singing anthills.
This rewritten and updated edition explains the newest technological advances and research, encouraging readers to understand the earth's soundscapes in ways previously unimaginable. With links to the sounds that are discussed in the text, this accessible and engaging guide to natural soundscapes will captivate amateur naturalists, field recordists, musicians, and anyone else who wants to fully appreciate the sounds of our natural world.
About the Author
Bernie Krause is a soundscape ecologist, musician, and writer. He and the English composer Richard Blackford collaborated on The Great Animal Orchestra: Symphony for Orchestra and Wild Soundscapes, which premiered in the UK in 2014 with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. He lives in Glen Ellen, CA.