Life
Always
Rising and falling like a wave
forever slowly
shifting phase
in and out of the light
tossed about
between day and night
Dreaming
and breathing
and sleeping
and waking
The cycle spins
as the earth spins
as the galaxy twists and twirls
as the universe expands
with massive explosions
like gamma ray bursts
and giant black holes
swallowing light itself
and entire galaxies merging
above us
Yet, amidst the galactic mayhem
we have a balmy 76 degree day
with light winds…
The light spills red through the trees after a fresh summer rain. Wind occasionally swirls around in the evergreens as the newly moistened trees drip into the forest. The birds are joyous as they sing, sometimes right above you, with very close fly-bys and intimate proximity to gentle birdsong. Distant crows proclaim their supremacy, but no one pays any attention to them. The shoreline pulses and soothes with waves of cool water. A strong sense of timelessness and the eternal cycle of life.
It’s as if they were watching us, as if they knew what we were thinking. Late one night in Big Sky Montana, we had run low on water and decided to head down to the river, about 10 minutes away on horseback. When we returned, it was clear that we’d had visitors in our campsite. The wolves had descended from the peak, drawn by the amber glow of the fire. Howling and playing by the campfire, we are given a glimpse into the secret world of a wolf pack.
We have adapted this from the Naturespace website track of the same name.
A warm end-of-summer rain while perched in a treehouse. The rain moves in curtains and sheets through the trees and on to the rails and deck of the wooden lookout. Bordering on torrential at times, this dynamic rain’s intensity changes throughout. The sound is predominantly overhead in the trees. A wind is sometimes felt but not heard. Distant thunder is pleasant.
The sea rises and bears down on the rocks with fury. You are trapped on the jagged shore, unable to climb out. The wall behind you is 60 feet of treacherous vertical rock. Going into the water is instant death, you would immediately be cut to ribbons by the vicious sharp stone. The swells keep getting closer. Your fate is in the hands of nature now. May she be benevolent and have mercy on you (if she even sees you down there, she does seem awfully busy). All of us here at Naturespace are pulling for you. Good luck! Excellent over speakers!
Mid-spring at the famous vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona. This track is comprised of sounds from 3 locations positioned in an equilateral triangle around the vortex. The first location is in motion, slowly exploring the river. The second location is underneath a line of trees with soft crickets and an occasional breeze. The third location is in open space with many birds passing through and bathing nearby. These three spaces are layered and woven together, with the focus subtly shifting in emphasis between them in a steady pattern. The cycle becomes hypnotic and is held together by a softly shimmering tonality similar the the track Riverwind Dreaming. This is a classic Naturespace abstract, and is very effective at creating a positive mood. A strong sense of daytime throughout. Excellent on both speakers and headphones.
Magician. Inventor. Reclusive showman. This track honors the work, drama, and controversy of the mortal that could wield the lightning bolt… Nikola Tesla.
This piece has more lightning strikes than all of the Thundergod tracks combined. Gentle rumbles, bombastic explosions, heavy thumpers, spidery overhead crackles, and jigawatt spark-gap zaps whose echoes shatter and spray across the land are inset like arrogant jewels into a beautiful golden rain. This track was created for the true holographic thunderstorm enthusiast. An entire season of strikes is arranged with a naturally dynamic pace across a very long and beautiful rain. Listening loud is appropriate, but use common sense. Fantastic over speakers, unmatched in the entire world over headphones.
The next generation of Naturespace thunderstorms, The Legend of Nikola Tesla, is not yet available but it’s coming soon! It’s a single track that is the same size as the entire Thundergod app. Yes, it is very exciting. Electric actually!
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