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April 14, 2021

628925 African Treetops

African Treetops at Jurong BirdPark is an aviary that recreates a rainforest canopy housing a lot of rather noisy birds from Africa. In the center is a feeding tower; you can get a cup of food from the park staff and the birds will eat right out of the cup in your hand, landing on your arms, shoulders, even your head. But be careful - they're curious creatures

April 11, 2021

628925 Parrot Paradise

Parrots are legendary mimics, but like any performer, they need an audience to really perform. I came by early in the morning, before 9 am, one of the first visitors to the park, and strolling around Parrot Paradise, the macaws, cockatoos, and parrots were still warming up. At full squawk, parrots can hit 155 decibels (louder than a rock concert!) so early morning is probably the best time to drop by and say hello.

April 06, 2021

628925 Trumpeter Hornbill

When you think of birds that mimic sounds, you think of parrots. The humble hornbill certainly doesn't come to mind. However, did you know the trumpeter hornbill does a very convincing cat? Of all the sounds to make at a bird sanctuary...

April 04, 2021

819666 Rain Vortex

At Jewel Changi Airport, the centerpiece is the 40m tall Rain Vortex, the largest and tallest indoor waterfall in the world. We recorded this artistic and mechanical marvel from the 5F via Canopy Bridge, at the 4F from a viewing deck, and at the 1F where the circular reflecting pool opens up to reveal the final 2 floors into the basement before pumps at B3 send the water back to the top.

March 30, 2021

149596 By My Old School

Nestled in a 1000 sq ft unit in a building on Commonwealth Drive is By My Old School, a vintage shop with thousands of items collected over the years. The items are for sale or rent as props. In this episode, you'll hear the following items Rotary Phone Light Switch Music Box Ice Cream Bell Ship Engine Order Telegraph Brass Bell Food Seller Woodblock Old Horn Egg Timer Check Writer Typewriter

March 28, 2021

080004 Nylon Coffee Roasters

Start your morning right with an artisanal coffee brewed by the baristas at Nylon Coffee Roasters at 4 Everton Park #01-40, Postcode 080004. In this episode, you'll hear Grinding Beans Mechanised Tamping Espresso Machine w Brew Boiler and Steam Boiler Frothing Milk Cup Cleaning Try to identify each step as it happens! Their Coffee Bar overlooks a school and quaint little park, perfect for you to relax as you sip your cup of coffee. Opening hours: Wednesday - Friday // 8:30 - 4 Weekends // 9 - 4:30 Mondays & Tuesdays // Closed

March 23, 2021

068721 Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls

You're listening to Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls, performed by Christina, Founder of Space 2B. These bowls are made of pure quartz infused with crystals, gemstones, and precious metals. Space 2B is a collective of mindfulness mentors who share a belief that meditation and sound can transform you from the inside out. Close your eyes feel the richness of the sound waves surround you.

March 21, 2021

068721 Deep Ocean Titanium + Universe Gongs

You're listening to a 42" Deep Ocean Titanium Gong and a 42" Universe Gong, performed by Christina, Founder of Space 2B. Space 2B is a collective of mindfulness mentors who share a belief that meditation and sound can transform you from the inside out. Close your eyes feel the richness of the sound waves surround you.

March 17, 2021

227977 Planet Gong Venus 110Hz

We visit Ash, a sound therapy practitioner, at her home to listen to Paiste Planet Gong Venus. The gong is tuned to A2 (110Hz), based on the planetary orbit of the 2nd planet from the Sun. This was recorded with our 3Dio Free Space Pro II Binaural Microphone into a Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect.

March 16, 2021

227977 Koshi Chimes

We visit Ash, a sound therapy practitioner, at her home to listen to her 2 Koshi chimes. The bamboo resonance tube has 6 silver-welded tones and creates a unique spatial immersion. This was recorded with our 3Dio Free Space P...

March 14, 2021

227977 Frosted Crystal Singing Bowls

We visit Ash, a sound therapy practitioner at her home to listen to a sound healing session with a set of frosted crystal singing bowls. The sounds of nature (cicadas!) add a soothing backdrop to the clear tones of the bowls This was recorded with our 3Dio Free Space Pro II Binaural Microphone into a Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect.

March 12, 2021

058813 Green Man+

Singapore's Land Transport Authority uses Green Man+ readers to give the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities extra time at pedestrian crossings This was recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone by our Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect!

March 10, 2021

609431 Days of Thunder

Singapore has a thunder day almost every other day. Lightning energy is free, renewable, and occurs a lot in Singapore... wouldn't it be great if we could capture it? This was recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone by our Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect!

March 08, 2021

068914 Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls

Immerse yourself in a south bath of Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls at The Singing Bowl Gallery. The address is 160 Robinson Road #04-12 SBF Centre, Singapore 068914. This was recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone by our Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect!

March 04, 2021

068619 Singapore Musical Box Museum - The Atlantic

The Singapore Musical Box Museum is at 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068619. Open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday This was recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone by our Sound Devices MixPre 6ii. Listen using headphones for the best immersive effect!

March 04, 2021