Lauri Hallikainen - Nature of Savo - Soundscapes 1

Tracklist

1	Moor Frogs and Thrush Nightingale	8:02
2	Black-throated Divers and Mew Gull	4:37
3	Reed Bunting, Great Spotted Woodpecker and Willow Warblers	5:36
4	Blue Tit, Golden Oriole and Sedge Warbler	9:53
5	Tree Pipit and Black Woodpecker	13:56
6	Eurasion Curlews and Eurasian Black Grouse	8:05
7	Ural Owl and Song Thrushes	6:00
8	Little Gull, Cranes and Cuckoos	5:20
9	Willow tit, Whooper Swan and Black Grouses	7:12
10	Common Frogs, Boreal Owl and Mergansers	7:46

Notes

The natural landscape, either seen or heard exerts a soothing and comforting effect on humans. By listening to the natural world one can learn about its mysteries. These are the main reasons why I set out to record this series of soundscapes entitled the Nature of Savo. All of the recordings originate from my home region of northern Savo. I have travelled far and wide in this region and know where one can still find areas unscarred by man-made sounds which make possible this kind of recording of the natural soundscape.

The Friends of Kuopio Nature (Kuopion Luonnon Ystäväin Yhdistys r.y.) provided a stipend to help cover the costs of this series of recordings. Without their generosity, it would not have been possible to complete this project. In addition I would like to thank all the talented individuals who have contributed to this project; technical assistance with the recording work, help in cover art of the CD etc. In particular, I would like to thank my wife Maarit for her support and encouragement.

Kuopio, 8.7.2016
Lauri Hallikainen
Producer / Recording engineer