Introducing the Field Sound Journal: Capturing Fleeting Moments in Nature

Some moments in nature are so brief, so ephemeral, that they vanish almost as soon as they appear.

Ice shifting, water in motion, the whisper of wind through reeds before silence settles in again. These are the moments I seek.

The Field Sound Journal is a new series where I document sonic moments in the natural world, blending environmental field recordings, ambient textures, and deep listening.
Each entry captures a unique event—something felt, not just heard.

For this first installment, I recorded the sound of ice breaking at Minnehaha Creek. It’s a sharp, resonant crack—brief, but rich in texture and presence.
This recording is available exclusively to my email subscribers as a free, high-quality download.

This isn’t a Patreon or a paid subscription—just something I want to share with those who listen closely. If that’s you, sign up here to receive the next entry:

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Why This Project?

I’ve always been drawn to the in-between spaces—dawn and dusk, shifting tides, the slow change of seasons. Sound tells these stories in ways that words and images can’t. My new Field Sound Journal project is my way of sharing these sonic impressions as they happen.

This series will evolve naturally over time, with new entries arriving monthly. Some may be subtle, others more striking, but all will be a window into a fleeting moment in the wild.

Watch & Listen

For a glimpse into the project, watch this brief excerpt here:

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Let me know, what do you hear in this moment?

—Matthew Hiram