My Noise is an amazing free website where you can mix your own soundscapes. From a medieval library to a town in Senegal, from a primaeval forest to a Japanese garden, the variety of soundscapes that you can create and control on this website is stunning. And it is all the work of one man, the sound engineer and audio enthusiast, Stéphane Pigeon.
Stéphane states, “I have never used generative AI to create sound for this project. The audio content on myNoise is entirely human-made, and free from generative AI. I never have used a prompt to create audio on this website.”
Discover a world of immersive and customizable soundscapes that can enhance focus, relaxation, and sleep. Choose from noise generators, nature sounds and ambient music to create your perfect audio environment. Explore our vast library of interactive sound generators and find your audio haven!
Here on Substack, there are many great writers speaking up for Nature. Unfortunately, most are just preaching to the choir. What we really need to do is encourage youth to get off their screens and learn to appreciate nature to a point where they understand that standing up for nature is vital for their future. So when I hear about a PhD candidate working with and learning from indigenous people in an effort to bring deep listening into the education system, my heart hums, and (of course) my ears perk up.
Under the supervision and guidance of Indigenous knowledge holders of Karulkiyalu Country, my PhD research, explores ways to embed this Indigenous approach to deep listening in Australia’s education system.The project builds on previous work showing positive results for student and teacher wellbeing, as well as an increased understanding of and desire to care for the natural world.
Learn more about the research being done by Acoustic ecologist Andrew Skeoch at The Conversation.
The Grounded Mic takes a position on connecting with Nature that advocates for taking the time to sit still and listen deeply. However, as this research by a team from the University of Tubingen shows, simply paying attention to birdsong while walking in nature can boost wellbeing.
Our study’s results are a good message for everyday life. You don’t need a visit to bird-rich environments to make you happy. It seems more important to focus on the birds that are already there, listen to them and enjoy them.
And finally, put on your headphones, sit back and close your eyes. Take the time to listen to this recording by Jan Brelih, as rain and a thunderstorm move through the Himalayas.
Light rain and approaching evening storm on the top of a 3200m remote mountain meadow surrounded by ancient pine trees.