Natural Sounds of Costa Rica

From deep within the rainforests of Tortuguero and the caverns of Barra Honda, from high above the cloud forests of Barva Volcano, comes a new set of breathtaking sound images by film and television sound designer Andrew Roth. Natural Sounds of Costa Rica captures an amazing range of sounds found in Costa Rica’s world-famous habitats with a new level of clarity and transparency. Whether played to create a set of soothing ambient environments, or to practice identifying bird, frog, and monkey calls, these recordings are a valuable addition to any nature or sound enthusiast’s library.

By Andrew Roth

Andrew Roth's "Natural Sounds of Costa Rica" is among the best CD's of its kind. The rare and often unique sounds in this collection encompass a wide spectrum of textures and rhythms, capturing the musicality of nature.
A treat for the ears!

--Ann Kroeber, sound designer (Blue Velvet, Rising Sun, The Unbearable Lightness of Being)

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Armed with Basho's famous travel journal The Narrow Road to the Deep North, a backcountry hiking guide to the country, and an atlas of the 27 national parks, Andrew Roth, Naoki Nakamichi, and Yasu Yamada were able to, without causing too much personal injury to themselves, explore the four main islands of Japan, from Kyushu to Hokkaido, with a side trip to the sub-tropical Amami-Oshima, over the course of several months. While every bird, animal, and geologic sound was meticulously gathered.

The four main islands of Japan offer an abundance of interesting flora, fauna, and beyond, revealing a wide ranging new palette of sounds and Natural Sounds of Japan envelops the listener with these fascinating environments.