Overview of the sound library "Imaginary Birds". High quality unreal birds songs made with practical means. Recorded in 96 KHz with a Sennheiser MKH 8050.

DEMO Imaginary Birds Sound Library

This is, to me, the bravest LBJ (little brown job) of all. During the breeding season Meadow pipits perform what is know as ‘parachute’ display flights, in order to attract a mate. It literally gives itself away as if singing ‘i’m all yours, take me!’ (or the peregrine falcon will…). You can hear the beautiful descending notes in this recording, made on a windy day.

Species: Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis)
Date and time of recording: 16 March 2021, 9am
Location: Aghatirourke, County Fermanagh, Ireland
Habitat: Moorland

Gear: 
Sennheiser MKH30 and MKH8060 in mid-side
Sound Devices 744t recorder

Nikon D750 Camera
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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
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Tamron 150-600mm Telephoto Lens
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Wildlife hide tent
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Rode VideoMicro On-camera Directional Microphone
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K&F Tripod
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Meadow Pipit of Aghatirourke

Perseverance and stamina. The two best words to describe this tiny bird - and most smaller birds in fairness - that I encountered on the trails in Tierra del Fuego National Park.

My favourite part of the recording is towards the end, when the wind rushes through the forest. The Elaenia's call changes to a "oh no" sort of tone. Of course this is all anthropogenic nonsense, but nonetheless accurate to the imagination.

As ever, thanks for listening.

Species: White-crested Elaenia (Elaenia albiceps)
Location: Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia, Argentina
Date and time: 13 January 2010, 10am
Habitat: Peat bog, Moorland, Patagonian forest

Square picture credit: (c) Steve Bentsen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Gear (with Associate Links)
Fostex FR2-LE (discontinued) but I recommend the Zoom F3 or F6 as alternative: https://amzn.to/3S23S4r
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White-crested Elaenia

A Great Spotted Woodpecker calling. Recorded at Suffolk Wildlife Trust Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, Suffolk, UK.

Great Spotted Woodpecker calling

NO HANDS (JVB, Z-Trip) 98 BPM 

In Order of Appearance: Beastie Boys (Ad Rock, Mike D, MCA), Tyler, The Creator, Mac Miller, ScHoolboy Q, MF Doom, Kurrupt, JID, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco

Songs Sampled:  Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till Brooklyn; Tyler the Creator, ScHoolboy Q, Kurupt - The Purge and THE BROWN STAINS OF DARKEESE LATIFAH PART 6-12; Mac Miller; Bird Call Live; MF Doom - Doomsday; JID - Crack Sandwich; Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco -Touch The Sky

3. NO HANDS YES FEATURES (feat. Z-Trip, Beastie Boys (Ad Rock, Mike D, MCA), Tyler, The Creator, Mac Miller, ScHoolboy Q, MF Doom, Kurrupt, JID, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco)

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Wren at Dawn

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I'm a french composer and sound designer for TV, cinema and games. I play a lot of real instruments in my compositions, I own more than 100 musical instruments. I also use virtual instruments and synths. I play the piano, many flutes, duduk, percussion, bouzouki, ukulele, bass and others. Feel free to contact me for any suggestion, question or project.

Hi! I'm Ángel, Sound Artist and Field Recordist. My inspiration is the natural world. I run SoundArk. offering Audio Production and Post-Production services. I'm based in the United Kingdom, and have been lucky to travel the world through my trade.

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