Soundscapes of Life: Deep Listening to the World Around Us [Paperback]

Introduction Part 1: Soundscaping 1. Aural Experience - Bringing Another Sense Into The Mix 2. Soundscaping And Crises 3. Soundscaping For Change - Using The Soundscape To Create New Stories 4. Soundscaping Engagement Part 2: Listening 5. The Importance Of Listening 6. Integral Listening (IL) 7. The Integral Listening Framework (ILF) Part 3: Soundscapes Of Life 8. Case Study - The Soundscapes Of Life (SoL) Project 9. A Farewell To Connection

This book showcases the importance of the soundscape for understanding the environmental crises that we face. It is?also about the lost art of listening. This is crucial if we are to start building deeper resonances between human and more-than-human worlds.?

Soundscapes of Life?is a soulful call to listen anew to the eloquent voice of nature which exists both around and within us.? A highly recommended read especially for those who are looking for new ways of understanding and addressing environmental issues in these challenging times.

?Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary of the UN Climate Convention.

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Soundscapes of Life?is an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to listen more deeply to the living world . With clarity, passion, and profound ecological insight, Edwards weaves science, art, indigenous knowledge, and philosophy into a compelling exploration of how sound shapes our understanding of place and presence. This work not only illuminates the hidden frequencies of the more than human that surround us but also reminds us of our responsibility to protect and create kinship with them. Essential reading for field recordists, ecologists, artists, and anyone who yearns to tune back into the Earths subtle voices.

?Jamie House, Sound Artist, independent researcher, and author of:?ls[