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As we travel, we occasionally run into an interesting sound that we record. Here they are.

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Amputee Band in the Temples of Angkor

Amputee Band in the Temples of Angkor

On the pathways through the temples of Angkor, there are musical ensembles of amputees, their prosthetics displayed beside them. Their signs say they are victims of land mines, which are a persistent legacy of the conflicts in Cambodia.  All the groups have CD’s for sale.  And all the groups seem to be playing the same song – with slight variation, […]

Sounds from a Bon Katen

Sounds from a Bon Katen

Here are sounds from a Bon Katen, which is a celebration that raises donations for a temple. A little after noon on the day of the celebrration, a procession of mostly older Khmers came toward the pagoda. The procession was led by a handful of folks playing percussion instruments, the most notable being a man who banged away at a […]

Bugs Attacking the Campervan in Australia

Bugs Attacking the Campervan in Australia

In Northern Territories, the flies tended to ease up a bit when the sun went down; but that is not the end of the bugs. That’s when the gnats and bigger stuff swarms toward any light source, and you have to resort to blackout conditions to survive.  The swarm can be insanely large and determined. One evening, I recorded the […]

Monk Chants in Battambang, Cambodia

Monk Chants in Battambang, Cambodia

Somewhere between 4:00am and 5:00am every morning, the Buddhist temples came to life with the sounds of chanting monks, blared through palm-tree-mounted loudspeakers.  We awakened to the chants throughout our travels in Southeast Asia. Sometimes, we were able to hear the chants from two or more temples at the same time.  We called it “dueling monks.” Here’s a short clip […]

But there are things about Australia that are nice...

But there are things about Australia that are nice…

Jen here.  I just thought I should add my two-cents about Australia. Dan hated Australia.  OK, I share most of his angst about the place, BUT there are things about Australia that are nice, like being awakened every morning by this (push the play button):     Overall, the places we visited in Australia weren’t so great; but I think […]

Geckos

Geckos

Geckos are everywhere, and in every room and bungalow. Some of them are big, like the guy pictured on this post. One type makes the classic “gecko” call, and you can listen to that by clicking on the play button below.    

Cicadas at Thasongyang Hill Resort, Tha Song Yang, Thailand

Cicadas at Thasongyang Hill Resort, Tha Song Yang, Thailand

This is a great sound, with the main sound in the foreground generated by a single cicada. They sound like buzz saws. It’s amazing stuff.  Push the play button below to listen.