Welcome!
Ear to the Earth is an international network of musicians, composers, sound artists, scientists, business people, lawyers, doctors, academics, environmental activists, in short people from all walks of life who are concerned about the environment. It's a network that connects to an annual festival in New York, to other events throughout the world, to documentation of our sound environment, and to other events and activities. This website is the focal point of that network.
Our idea is to heighten awareness of environmental issues through environmental sound. It's a new idea. And it's an important idea. Listening is close and personal. Listening is engaging. By listening to the sounds of the world, you are listening to the state of the world.
Mark Moffett, ecologist, prize-winning photographer for National Geographic, recipient of the prestigious Lowell Thomas Medal from the Explorers Club and Rolex, wrote to us:
"Modern ecologists may have reached a limit on how effectively they can convey messages to the public, and they may now need to draw upon the emotional vibrancy offered by the arts."
Even Jaguars Can Be Charming
Listen to this. It's in the Amazon. That's Bernie Krause as acting MC. The Talent is Jerry the Jaguar. And wow, can that cat carry a tune!
The Melody Lingers On
And listen to this. It's the song of the Kauai 'O'o, an extinct Hawaiian bird. The recording was given to us by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It will never be sung again.
SITES
EMF :: Arts Electric :: EMF Productions :: Ear to the Earth :: CDeMusic :: EMF Media :: EMF Institute