#musicinnature

[deaenvs3000w23]

Music Surrounds Us!

When searching “nature music” you will find hundreds of hours of videos and music of nature sounds that are often described as calming or relaxing as many people find solace in being in nature or listening to it at the very least!

I find music in nature as the sounds of nature help me to sleep, I especially enjoy thunderstorms as I find the sounds relaxing and reassuring. Music in nature often write themselves as I think of bird’s songs that allow them to find mates, I often think of the musical dancing bird from ‘Our Planet’ which performs for their mate! You can also find music in nature with the hums of bees, flapping of bird’s wings, splashing of ducks in a pond, and swishing of trees in the wind! Putting all of those sounds together may create an incredible piece of art through song!

Nature in music, I often think of people creating music that is inspired by nature or using music in interpretation to keep viewers interested (166). In the textbook they compare photos and videos. Photos capture one scene and can often communicate better than words (170), videos however contain sound which can make the scene so much more interesting (171) and immersive through technology in regards to interpretation using videos and songs. Nature in music could also tell stories and teach lessons, I personally think of campfire songs. Radio stations can also incorporate nature with music! They could play music to draw in viewers and then talk about nature in the breaks (175) or play music that contains nature lessons. Radios are great for some viewers which information is presented in 1–5-minute periods and a great way to reach different viewers in a format that they enjoy! Nature in music can occur as a tool as music will resonate with the visitor (12), help different people learn with different learning styles (105), and draw people towards an interpretive experience (200).

I think that music can take many forms in relation to nature. Many songs are often nature sounds solely, nature sounds incorporated, or based on /inspired by nature (animals, landscapes, abiotic features)! I found 15 songs related to nature in a pro-environment context in article by Anderson (2020). I’m sure that if you search up your favourite animal + song, you will find a song that at the very least mentions the animal. Perhaps it will teach you something or use the animal’s attributes within the song!

Some songs I think of from the top of my head of nature would be “Butterfly Fly Away” by Miley Cyrus, “Roar” by Katy Perry, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Judy Garland and covered by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, “Little Rain” by Morgan Wallen, just to name a few! To unpack one, “Butterfly Fly Away” by Miley Cyrus my personal favourite from growing up contains a lesson that as you grow you should spread your wings AND contains a little bit of knowledge of the caterpillar becoming the butterfly! Growing up from under your parents care to going out to make dreams come true!

Are there any influential songs you grew up hearing or think of when prompted with the word “Nature”? What does it teach you!

Anderson, S. (2020). Earth day: 15 pro-environment songs. Rolling Stone. Date of Access: Feb 27, 2023. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/earth-day-songs-151780/

Beck, L., Cable, T.T., & Knudson, D.M (2018). Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage for a Better World (1st ed). Sagamore Venture

[rosyrhodes]

When I got back from the hospital in Burnaby, I wanted 3 things. A lengthy spiritual hike, a hard work out, and a natural ritual to bless my drum Chiron. So I combined all three by carrying her full of wet bandanas on a 4 hour hike across Forests for the World. 💪😎🥁 🌲🍀 🌟 #musicinhighplaces #musicinnature #adventure #naturelovers #musiciansofinstagram #fbf #flashbackfriday #newagemusic #hojdrum #beatonpathcreations #princegeorge #iheartpg #hipster #coolwateroverprettythings #mountainscenery (at Forests for the World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRZcmL_gmBF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[rayjmaraca]

“Welcome to the Jazz, Forrest” #jazz #music #musicinnature #musicalforest #forest #mushrooms #gnome #banjo #socialpopsurrealism #painting #commissionedart #colorist #psychedelicart #JacobWayneBryner #artJWB (at Fort Collins, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKU7q4dhTcU/?igshid=1kv88ylsrgbly

[jeanmarie-khayat]

We take adventures in order to know where we truly belong and whenever we roam, nature is the only stranger that feels like home. The wilderness has music for those who want to listen so listen to the voice of the wind and play along with it. Music is what feelings sounds like, that's why our hearts have beats. Music gives a soul to the universe wings to the mind flight to the immagination and life to everything. The greatest advice is to switch from thinking to feeling to intuition because in the real journey of life, your intuition is your only teacher, when it is awaken, you will find love, light and beauty everywhere. Search for your greatest happiness within. But unless you resolve your inner fight between the reasoning left cerebral hemisphere and the loving right hemisphere, you will never reach inner peace. Find beauty in the small things because nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy. Sooner or later you will find that the world is the greatest book and those who do not explore it, read only one page. And remember that between every two pines there is a doorway to a whole new world. So the real question now is no longer whether life exists after death, the question is whether you are alive before death. @escape_intothewild 📷 #escape_intothewild #music #guitar #musicinnature #guitarlicks #sannine #Lebanon #beirut #hiking #hikinglebanon #hikingtrail #hikingadventures #hikingevent #adventureseeker #adventure_time #adventure #lebanon_hdr #lebanonhiking #lebanonmountains #lebanonactivities #lebanonhikingtrail #photography #landscapephotography #bluesky #blueplanet #mountains #nature #naturephotography #trees #forest (at Nabaa Sannîne) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_icmAYJrkv/?igshid=qor261vg0i6e

[farizak]

#Repost @jeanmariekhayat with @get_repost ・・・ We take adventures in order to know where we truly belong and whenever we roam, nature is the only stranger that feels like home. The wilderness has music for those who want to listen so listen to the voice of the wind and play along with it. Music is what feelings sounds like, that's why our hearts have beats. Music gives a soul to the universe wings to the mind flight to the immagination and life to everything. The greatest advice is to switch from thinking to feeling to intuition because in the real journey of life, your intuition is your only teacher, when it is awaken, you will find love, light and beauty everywhere. Search for your greatest happiness within. But unless you resolve your inner fight between the reasoning left cerebral hemisphere and the loving right hemisphere, you will never reach inner peace. Find beauty in the small things because nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy. Sooner or later you will find that the world is the greatest book and those who do not explore it, read only one page. And remember that between every two pines there is a doorway to a whole new world. So the real question now is no longer whether life exists after death, the question is whether you are alive before death. @escape_intothewild 📷 #escape_intothewild #music #guitar #musicinnature #guitarlicks #tannourine #Lebanon #beirut #hiking #hikinglebanon #hikingtrail #hikingadventures #hikingevent #adventureseeker #adventure_time #adventure #lebanon_hdr #lebanonhiking #lebanonmountains #lebanonactivities #lebanonhikingtrail #photography #landscapephotography #bluesky #blueplanet #mountains #nature #naturephotography #trees https://www.instagram.com/p/B_htrO5Js5P/?igshid=xouxs2vvhot7

[yidneth]

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We are rising from the floor in endless spin... Leaves never settle in the wind Sneak peek of our next video. I have made a series of " Incantations", candid uplifting tunes created in and for Nature through the seasons. They are compiled in a playlist on mt channel. This will be the Autumn one... Are you looking forward to it? These leaves "refuse to fall" By the way, one of my most known songs is "I steal the leaves" and though old one day I will remake it and a new video, but meanwhile this new autumnal song is on the way Witch hat by @costureroreal Video snippet gif by @hedac #autumvibes #incantations #witchylife #sneakpeek #musicinnature #earthwitch #magicforest #magickal #hedgewitch #singersofinstagram #minstrel #witchywomen #dancing #spinning #quietinthewild #leaves🍁 https://www.instagram.com/p/B4u9W_OqUfQ/?igshid=4l0x4y3hesr5

[vybhavi]

#Music #MusicInNature #traditional #traditionalArt #love #recreation #recreating #upcycling #loveforart #zen #meditation #chitkalamytributetothegoddess @chitkala_my_soulspace #jhumka #simple #classy #intricate #jaaliwork #bracelet #Saraswati #sareelove #pretty #handmade #loveforhandmadejewelry #myart #myhandiwork https://www.instagram.com/p/Byh0OoJFmj_/?igshid=1mpqobtrnddqc

[lizfanorajones]

How dew you dew this morning, little treble-maker?! 🎼 #musicinnature #trebleplant https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1aZMBF0B0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j05lpwv4ulm8

[whimsicallytheoretical-blog]

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More #Melodica and #Banjo video game songs at the creek! Song of Storms from Legend of Zelda 😎 Bugs attacking my brother 😆 #Music #LegendOfZelda #SongOfStorms #Creek #VideoGame #VideoGames #VideoGameMusic #Nature #Creek #MusicInNature #CuteMusic #Siblings #SiblingsPlayingMusic

[riverrootsband]

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🌿🎶 We had an amazing gig in the woods in Devon last night with @mapstonemusic... check out this beautiful venue ❤ #giginthewoods #musicinnature Thanks so much to Sarah for manifesting a beautiful magical night ☺ (at Totnes)

[jeanmarie-khayat]

We take adventures in order to know where we truly belong and whenever we roam, nature is the only stranger that feels like home. The wilderness has music for those who want to listen so listen to the voice of the wind and play along with it. Music is what feelings sounds like, that's why our hearts have beats. Music gives a soul to the universe wings to the mind flight to the immagination and life to everything. The greatest advice is to switch from thinking to feeling to intuition because in the real journey of life, your intuition is your only teacher, when it is awaken, you will find love, light and beauty everywhere. Search for your greatest happiness within. But unless you resolve your inner fight between the reasoning left cerebral hemisphere and the loving right hemisphere, you will never reach inner peace. Find beauty in the small things because nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy. Sooner or later you will find that the world is the greatest book and those who do not explore it, read only one page. And remember that between every two pines there is a doorway to a whole new world. So the real question now is no longer whether life exists after death, the question is whether you are alive before death. @escape_intothewild 📷 #escape_intothewild #music #guitar #musicinnature #guitarlicks #brummana #Lebanon #beirut #hiking #hikinglebanon #hikingtrail #hikingadventures #hikingevent #adventureseeker #adventure_time #adventure #lebanon_hdr #lebanonhiking #lebanonmountains #lebanonactivities #lebanonhikingtrail #photography #landscapephotography #bluesky #blueplanet #mountains #nature #naturephotography #trees #forest (at وادي السمر -Brummana) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_iZw2UJ51z/?igshid=1de5fsfb70osm

[ibagyoubyidamariecorell]

Exiting to announce the pre-launch of my music art video - "ID(E)A" coming this Sunday EARTHDAY!! April 22nd at @kunstraumamschauplatz Vienna 4pm I had the pleasure to work with Jasper Heyden @dronesperhour @jasper_dph !! . . . . . . . . Y YYYYY ________________________________________________ #sound #imclothing #imc #imcmusic #soundart #soundperformance #idamariecorellmusic #music #nature #musicinnature #slowculture #vocals #idamariecorell #performer #musicawarness #musiclifer #singing #soundmovement #singing #voice #frequency #idea #artandknowledge #homeiswheremyvoiceis #nature #real #drone #dronesperhour #videoshooting #behindthescenes #ikea #earthday (at KUNSTRAUM AM SCHAUPLATZ)

[jbmprojectd]

Her beauty shined brighter than any star. She grew more passionate about her life though the days became darker. She danced above the water, swaying with the sounds of nature. Twirling around, changing the flow of the rivers that surround her. Creating ripples in the lake that matched her rhythm. Birds of pet sung their songs and the frogs cheered with joy. #love #dance #poem #poetry #writing #write #wordart #words #wordporn #word #wordsmith #poetrycommunity #poetryofinstagram #poetsofinstagram #jbmarty #jbmartyuniverse #story #storytime #beauty #rhythm #nature #writer #writersofinstagram #writersofig #thewriterscircle #musicinnature

[michaelknead]

All I need is a garden. #now #summer #franchecomté #alsace #garden #likeapainting #musicinnature #natureismusic #ambientmusic #ambience #green (hier: Franche-Comte, France)

[stefanskiblue]

New band member or new fan? #lakeview #sunset #guitarhead #dragonfly #visitor #singersongwriter #musicinnature #outdoormusic (hier: Dellbrück, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany)

[pedropimentelvisuals]

#Repost @whitinthewild ・・・ Isn't it great to stumble upon something beautiful and unexpected? Had lots of fun last week with @pedropimentelvisuals following talented Pango the @piano.mad as he shifted an old upright piano to play in various spots around Wanaka. #musicinnature #thatwanakatree #lovewanaka #nzmustdo #destinationnz #puretalent #pianomad Definitely a memorable day. Thanks for the help and great vibes Whitney Oliver. :)