Daishō-in The Daishoin Temple is a historic Japanese temple complex located on the island of Itsukushima just outside of Hiroshima. Within the temple there is a flame that is said to have been burning since the temples founding over 1200 years ago. Outside among the beautiful nature of the island is a row of prayer wheels that make a distinct sound when spun.
Public House Manchester is a city located in Northern England. It originally dates back to the Roman period, but came to prominence during the Industrial Revolution due to its textile factories. Today, it remains a cultural center for England and the heartbeat of this vibrant city is found within it’s many historical pubs.
Oiseau The Loire Valley is located in central France spanning the Loire River. The area is an important agricultural center for the country and is filled with historic towns, but is probably most noted for it’s abundance of wineries. Visitors to the region are awaken by its vocal birdlife.
Elote y Tamale Located in Southern Mexico on the Pacific Coastline, Playa La Saladita has a reputation as one of the worlds greatest surfing areas for longboarders. A local food vendor arrives in his truck with Elote and Tamales for sale, while using a loudspeaker to announce his offerings.
Guerrero Along a narrow road between Ixtapa and Lagunillas lies La Cienega Ranch. Local cows graze freely in their large natural pen, as passing vehicles and pedestrians move slowly along uneven dirt roads nearby. This is a short moment of the cows getting vocal.
Rocky Beach The Aeolian Islands are a volcanic archipelago located in the Tyrrhenian Sea of the north coast of Sicily. Located between Vesuvius and Etna, the islands are noted for their stunning natural beauty and are still considered active volcanoes. Acquacalda Beach is located on the north end of Lipari and it’s rocky coast provides an unique sound as the waves crash into the shore.
ภูเก็ต Karon Beach is a town on the west coast of the Island of Phuket. With its pristine white sands and steady calm surf, it’s a popular destination for tourists from all over the world. Although it is known to be quiet and a good place for couples and families to relax, there is still plenty of nightlife for party seekers.
Nā Pali The Napali Coast is located on the north shore of the island of Kauai in Hawaii. The rugged terrain is noted for its extraordinary natural beauty and draws people from all over the world to marvel at its emerald colored cliffs. Visitors can enjoy the over 15 mile coastal hike and are rewarded with stunning views of the rainforest and the sounds of all its inhabitants.
Cymru The Llyn Peninsula is an area of outstanding beauty located in Northern Wales. Located near Snowdonia National Park, the peninsula contains both mountain peaks and rugged coastline as it extends over 50 km into the Irish Sea. The Trefor Sea Stacks offer up stunning views as the ocean waves crash into the rocky shores of the north coast.
The Bees Brentford FC is an English Football Club located in West London. The club was founded in 1889 and has competed at different levels of English Football throughout its existence. During the 2023-24 season, Brentford was playing a home match in the Premier League when this sound was recorded.