Crickets, Frogs, and The Wind

I grew up in the U.S. South and spent a lot of time near the water. Now I live in the Fingerlakes Region of New York near the water. When I’m outdoors at night, the crickets and distant frogs make for a rich auditory experience that demands just the right amount of attention for me to relax. Crickets push and pull between notes at about 89-97 bpm (near the upper end of recommended resting heartrate) while frogs coo and bark at one another. The wind creates a pad below. I feel the auditory layers stretch my attention and lull me into relaxation.

Even artificial nature sounds help me to relax. I enjoy the app Naturespace. The developers are sound designers with an eye for detail, beauty, and simplicity. Many atmospheric sound developers exist, including those found at Calm and Headspace (or for free on YouTube), however I like a dedicated app for nature sounds, and I like to have many options. As a browser-based option, I enjoy My Noise.

JDF