This is the second of a new series of short 3D audio podcasts from Sound Matters. We call them ‘sound bites’.

In this soundbite, Mike Edwards CLO of SM, explores why listening is crucial to our understanding of free will. Importantly, he suggests that we have no free will until we develop the skill of active listening.

SOUNDBITE #2. FREE WILL By Dr. Mike Edwards (A short 3D Audio podcast)

This is the first of a new series of short 3D audio podcasts from Sound Matters. We call them ‘sound bites’. 

In this episode, Chief Listening Officer Dr. Mike Edwards, shares some thoughts on how stories shape the world and, importantly, thoughts on how listening to the world can help us create new stories that can help us address some of the crises we face.

This podcast is mixed as a 3D audio 'surround sound' immersive experience and is best listened to with headphones.

SOUNDBITE #1. STORIES. (A short 3D audio podcast by Sound Matters)

In this sound bite, Chief Sound Officer (CSO) Harry Coade introduces Soundscape Ecology from the perspective of a sound engineer; using location recording experiences from Brasil before the gloabl pandemic, he provides examples of low-fi and hi-fi soundscapes to show the importance of sound in shaping environments where both the human and more-than-human worlds can thrive. He speaks with Brasilian sound artist and educator Dudu Tsuda and highlights the influential work of Bernie Krause and Murray Schafer.

This podcast is mixed as a 3d audio experiences so headphones are advised.

SOUNDBITE #3: THE SOUNDSCAPE by Harry Coade

Heartbeat!

Sampler specially prepared for the 2014 Detroit Movement Festival. Out on stores online May 22, 2014

Supported by the likes of Seth Troxler, Marco Carola, Luciano, Stacey Pullen, Pig & Dan and more! 

Reviewed by Back Seat Mafia: http://backseatmafia.com/2014/05/14/album-review-movement-sampler-gooseneck-records/

Darien J - Acid Space (Original Mix)

Sarah Hopkins - Past Life Melodies
door Vrouwenkoor Nordlys featuring MT-Yidaki o.l.v. Ulrikke Reed Findenegg
11 oktober 2015, Amsterdam

Past Life Melodies / Choir Nordlys feat. MT-Yidaki led by Ulrikke R. Findenegg 11-10-2015, Amsterdam

Type: overtone-present didgeridoo
Key: D fundamental / F-F# overtone
Air chamber volume: 1420 cm3
Length: 141 cm
Mouthpiece diameter: 3.3 cm
Distal end diameter: 6.5 cm
Weight: 1.8 kg
Region: Yirrkala, Gove Peninsula, north-east Arnhem Land, NT, Australia
Description: This is a 1960s ceremonial yidaki with classic old school acoustics replete with painted Rirratjingu clan designs. It is an instrument that was made for use and has a finely carved mouthpiece with a smooth, worn patina. Rirratjingu senior elder Bakamumu Marika has confirmed that the artwork on this yidaki was painted by Wandjuk Marika.

Overtone-present didgeridoo Wandjuk Marika yidaki

Type: overtone-present didgeridoo
Key: D fundamental / F# overtone
Length: 147 cm
Air chamber volume: 2470 cm3
Mouthpiece diameter: 2.8-3.0 cm
Distal end diameter: 8.5-10.5 cm
Weight: 5.0 kg
Region: Yirrkala, Northern Territory, Australia
Description: This yidaki was used in 2004 at the funeral ceremony for Gatjil Djerrkura OAM, ex. Chairman of ATSIC.

Overtone-present didgeridoo D fundamental Gatjil Djerrkura funeral yidaki

I'm fascinated by the voices of the more-than-human world that manifest in 'wild' sounds and music.  The work presented here is a result of my personal search for a deeper connection to a world that is fast disappearing - a world that is being silenced by human technological hubris.  I have spent many years playing didgeridoo around the world and it is my chosen instrument for exploring my connection to a world that still has 'wild' places left to explore.  I hope you enjoy the sounds that connect to a more-than-human world.

Heartbeat!

Sounds that connect to a more-than-human world

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