Gordon Hempton

Acoustic ecologist, founder of Quiet Parks International, an organization that certifies noise-free zones. He’s been travelling around the globe for 40 years, recording sounds. He created “One Square Inch of Silence” and is the subject of the documentary film "Soundtracker".

What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?

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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say?

American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.