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  • Vietnam: Quy Nhon Roadside Cafe Soundscape

    You're sipping Vietnamese iced coffee by the roadside, chilling after a long morning on the road.

    You tap along as the waiter whistles to the radio. Enjoy this opulent soundscape with rich notes of horn beeping and cafe chatter. Rich layers of tinkling cuttlery and scooter rumbling as the tunes play on. All this complimented by undertones of the spoon hitting the glass edge as you stir your coffee. 

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    Created for the relaxation-junkies and the ones craving travel. Best enjoyed as a meditation guide, study or sleep aid.

    This soundscape comes happily into its own when you close your eyes and sink in. Let this track transport you to the mean streets of Vietnam for a little.

    (please note, I do not own the music playing in the background)

    January 02024

    26 min
  • Vietnam: Cave Exploration and Riverbank Soundscape

    You're embarking on a row through a dark cave, knowing you'll enjoy a refreshing iced coffee by the river later.

    Listen out for the bats and the restaurant owners' chatter while you bask in the holiday feels. Watch the boats on the riverbank bobbing up and down as the water flows...

    Created for the relaxation-junkies and the ones craving travel. Best enjoyed as a meditation guide, study or sleep aid.

    This soundscape comes happily into its own when you close your eyes and sink in. Let this track transport you to Vietnam's natural side for a little.

    January 02024

    19 min
  • China: Qingdao Chinese New Year Fireworks Soundscape

    You're cosy with your family on New Year's Eve, admiring the fireworks from your apartment window.

    The air is crisp outside and somehow it makes the fireworks sound even more magnificent. Listen to the echoes bounce between apartment buildings as the fireworks roar and boom.

    What can you hear?

    Let this track transport you to China for 20 minutes. Imagine yourself sitting in awe with your belly full, surrounded by people you love and safe in the knowledge you've scared off the evil spirits for another year. Enjoy!

    February 02024

    21 min
  • Indonesia: Yogyakarta Call to Prayer Soundscape

    You're awoken from your afternoon nap by the muezzin's call to prayer.

    You relish the ripple effect as more and more muezzins from surrounding mosques join in. Enjoy this opulent soundscape with rich notes of worship and a hint of scooter rumbling. Rich layers of dripping water and insects chirping as the prayers tail off. All this complimented by undertones of locals calling out in distant streets. 

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    Created for the relaxation-junkies and the ones craving travel. Best enjoyed as a meditation guide, study or sleep aid.

    This soundscape comes happily into its own when you close your eyes and sink in. Let this track transport you to the mean streets of Yogyakarta for a little.

    December 02022

    23 min
  • Indonesia: Bathtime in Bali Evening Soundscape

    You're settling in to an evening soak in Bali while the crickets serenade you. 

    Enjoy this opulent soundscape with rich notes of splish sploshing and a hint of jungle chorus. Rich layers of munching and sighing as the nighttime sets in. All this complimented by hints of water dripping and crickets chirping. 

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    Created for the relaxation-junkies and the ones craving travel. Best enjoyed as a meditation guide, study or sleep aid.

    This soundscape comes happily into its own when you close your eyes and sink in to the outdoor bathtub. Let this track transport you to the Ubud jungle for a little.

    December 02022

    26 min
  • Hong Kong: Cheung Chau Harbourfront Restaurant Soundscape

    You're by the sea listening to restaurant chatter along the island's promenade.

    While you admire the boats in the harbour, the lunchtime rush brings the restaurant to life. 

    Enjoy this opulent soundscape with rich notes of yapping dog and a hint of clattering plates. Rich layers of bicycle brakes and clambering fishermen clutching their daily catch. All this complimented by hints of the restaurant saleslady beckoning passersby to tables along the walkway. You also won't miss the sound of the baby garbage trucks on this mostly pedestrian island.

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    Created for the relaxation-junkies and the ones craving travel. Best enjoyed as a meditation guide, study or sleep aid.

    This soundscape comes happily into its own when you close your eyes and sink in. Let this track transport you to Hong Kong for a little.

    December 02022

    24 min
  • Thailand: BTS Sky Train Journey Soundscape

    You're taking a trip across Bangkok on the sky train.

    People are just emerging from the first COVID lockdown. It's kind of quiet but that trademark theme tune still plays in the carriage and the air-con still protects you from the stifling humidity. What can you hear?

    Use  this as a meditation and relaxation guide, a study or sleep aid, or just close your eyes and let this track transport you to Thailand for 20  minutes. Imagine yourself exploring the city or daydreaming as you zip past the city skyline. Enjoy!

    October 02020

    24 min
  • Scotland: Indian Home-Cooking Soundscape

    You're at home cooking with a couple of Indian masterchefs. 

    Transport yourself to a loving household. You can smell the spices blending together as they sizzle in the pan and the pressure cooker says hello. You know you're about to get a really tasty meal. Maybe you hear some Scottish sounds coming in from the outside but inside, the sounds are all Indian. What can you hear?

    Use this as a meditation and relaxation guide, a study or sleep aid, or just close your eyes and let this track transport you to a family kitchen for 20 minutes. Imagine yourself helping to chop some veggies or resting at the table listening to the kitchen sounds. Enjoy!

    November 02021

    26 min
  • Scotland: Nighttime Skaters in Edinburgh Soundscape

    It's dark. You're sitting on a bench in a city square in Edinburgh, wrapped up warm watching people skate.

    Transport yourself to this cold and friendly student city. The Christmas lights have just gone up and you're enjoying the festive feeling. What can you hear?

    Use this as a meditation and relaxation guide, a study or sleep aid, or just close your eyes and let this track transport you to Scotland for 20 minutes. Imagine yourself lying sitting on a bench reflecting or skating around the square with your friends. Enjoy!

    November 02021

    24 min
  • Thailand: Bangkok Golden Mount Templetop Soundscape

    You're sitting on a bench on the peaceful rooftop of a temple, an oasis in the middle of a city which makes so much noise. 

    Feel totally smug as you sit in this magically quiet, peaceful and spiritual space in the middle of the crazy shouting city of Bangkok. You watch people walking around, circling the stupa, with the sound of chanting, wind chimes and gongs sprinkled into the air. What can you hear?

    Use this as a meditation and relaxation guide, a study or sleep aid,  or just close your eyes and let this track transport you to Thailand for 20 minutes. Imagine yourself sitting in peace atop this artificial mountain as the weirdly comforting humid air wraps around you. Enjoy!

    May 02020

    21 min

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