Cities and Memory - remixing the world

• Apple blossom

  "A sonic meditation beneath the Apple Tree. Blossom surrounds you, falling softly from the branches. You are content, the sweet flesh of the apple satisfies the deep hunger within you, sweeter than any from a mortal realm.  "Close your eyes, you are safe beneath the tree, safe in the ring of petals. In the distance, bells are calling. To pull you home? Maybe. But perhaps you should rest here a moment longer..."  Wat Indharaviharn, Bangkok reimagined by Goblin Market. 

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• Indian cuckoo

  As someone who lives in Northern Ireland, one of the most deforested countries in Europe, I was inspired by the forest ambience of Taman Negara in Malaysia, one of the worlds oldest tropical rainforests, and by a particular bird call at the heart of the recording.  The Indian Cuckoo has a beautifully distinctive and musical two tone call, and it was fun to weave orchestral and electronic textures around it, setting it at the heart of what turned out to be an atmospheric and somewhat melancholy piece. For me, the tropical rainforest sounds in the original field recording inspired dreams of the temperate Atlantic rainforests which covered much of Ireland long ago, so I added a field recording of woodland rain collected at Delamont Country Park on the shores of Strangford Lough, near my home.  Taman Negara soundscape reimagined by Neil Foster.

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• Daytime in Taman Negara

  "Immerse yourself in the timeless symphony of Taman Negara, one of the the world’s oldest rainforest, standing tall for 130 million years. As you close your eyes and listen, you’ll be transported to a lush, vibrant world. The gentle rustling of ancient trees swaying in the breeze creates a soothing, whispering backdrop. Birds, with their exotic calls, flit through the canopy, their songs echoing through the stillness. The rhythmic croak of a distant frog and the soft splash of a hidden stream add depth to the tranquil ambiance. Above, the persistent hum of cicadas rises and falls, their resonant calls weaving a pulsating energy through the forest, like nature’s heartbeat. These ancient insects, whose songs have filled the air for millennia, provide a steady and meditative rhythm, blending perfectly with the forest’s natural cadence. The entire soundscape is slow, steady, and serene—ideal for unwinding, relaxing, or helping you drift into a peaceful sleep. Let the sounds of Taman Negara’s ageless rainforest lull you into a state of calm, as nature’s timeless harmony envelops your sense". Recorded in Malaysia by Jake Edwards. 

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• Wat Indharaviharn

  Outside the towering gold Buddha, the sound of soft clinking of wind chimes swaying in the breeze can be heard mingling with the sounds of the city and water features in the background. Recorded in Bangkok, Thailand by Jake Edwards. 

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• The Original Fishtown Singers

  A group of singers clad in nautical outfits called The Original Fishtown Singers - "Fishtown" is the affectionate nickname given to the port town of Bremerhaven. Here the group change the lyrics of "Sloop John B" to refer to the town of Bremerhaven - a local flavour given to a universally-recognised song. Recorded by Cities and Memory, May 2025.  

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