A unique immersive experience of being “bathed” in vibrations of a set of Crystal Tones Alchemy Singing Bowls made from 99.9% clear quartz, each fused with a unique alchemy of metals and gemstones that facilitates heart healing and empowerment. They are tuned to 432hz, which is thought to be the natural frequency of the universe and each bowl uses a specific note that resonates with the body’s 7 chakra system. The tremendously powerful frequencies instantly reduce stress and tension and create a relaxed and meditative state that supports balance and healing in our energy field.

Crystal Bowls - 60 minutes

Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls - 60 minutes

From dusk to dawn with two pairs of cranes and one or two single male contenders. In this recording you will hear almost infrasound (80-200 Hz) growls and heavy panting as the males chase each other in the wetland and of course the trumpeting of cranes through the night. An amazing experience to be this close. Huddunge, Uppsala. April 9, 2024.

Mixpre 3ii + Lewitt 440 Pure in ortf

Cranes like you never heard them before!

Made for Naviar Haiku challenge 540:

Face of the winter pond
doesn't reflect
even a leaf...

Challenge details here: https://www.naviarrecords.com/haiku-music-challenge

Multi element patch created in virtual modular using VCV Rack. I wanted a bleak frosty feel so there are no clean/pure tones, each of the elements are generated using random functions; even the "Melody" which is pre defined but accessed in randomly governed 1, 3 and 5 note blocks. 

I mapped the probability settings and output levels to physical controls so I could tweak and mix live, reacting to the randomly generated elements.

Face of the Winter - (Naviarhaiku - 540)

The title of this album is derived from the concept of poetry according to William Wordsworth, who described it as nothing more than an "emotion recollected in tranquility." Tinkling, soft, vibrant sounds and granular synthesis predominate the compositions in "recollected in tranquility". Together with field recordings captured in nature, these sounds weave serene and meditative soundscapes. The author's intent is to transport the listener to a state of utmost peace while captivating their ear with a tapestry of pulsating and organic sounds. The tunes and tones unfolding in these seven tracks paint an imagery of a delicate blossoming of springtime and whisper of floral nostalgia.

Written, produced and mastered by Andrea Morana 
Artwork by George Korunov

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Bird Watching Station

18 May 2024

Rustic Bunting breeds in swamp forests in the northern Palearctic boreal region. It is a long-distance migrant with Fennoscandian birds overwintering in eastern Asia. There has been a strong range-wide population decline in RB and it has been classified as globally threatened. In recent years there are hopeful signs of a stabilization in population numbers, at least locally. 

Rustic Bunting is one of my favourite birds, and I have spent many hours searching them home and abroad. The best time to find them is in May upon arrival when they are most actively singing. One should preferrably listen in the early morning hours, even before sunrise. I compiled a sequel of sound clips recorded during the same morning in an attempt to capture the Rustic Bunting soundscape.

Clip #1 Setting the scene. Early morning hour and still pretty dark and damp in the swamp forest. Mics placed as tree ears close to a calmly floating creek. RB has been singing since sunrise and is now joined by Eurasian Siskin, Song and Mistle Thrush and Cuckoo. #2 Closing in, thirty minutes later. The singing choir has multiplied, and one can now also hear Redwing, Willow Warbler, Black Woodpecker, Brambling and Common Redstart. #3 Close range. The singing RB male exposes its rusty coloured breast, perched high in a birch with a displaying Wood Sandpiper in the background. Stereo-mounted mics in a parabolic dish.

Botsmark, Umeå commune, Västerbotten County (64.26 N, 20.14 E)

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Rustic Bunting – the gem of boreal swamp forests

50 Nature Sounds: 3 Hours Relaxing Music for Welness Spa and Massage, Background Instrumental Songs with Singing Birds, Waterfall, Bubbling Brooks & Natural Forest Ambience

Rustic Bunting – the gem of boreal swamp forests

Lars Edenius