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Whale Songs Become Ocean Anthem
22 Apr
Summary
- A choir is using whale sounds recorded in Iceland for a new song.
- The song, 'Wash Over Me,' is set for release on World Ocean Day.
- The research supports conservation efforts against a port development.
Whale vocalizations captured in a remote Icelandic fjord have been artistically woven into a new song by the Social Singing Choir. The unique sounds were recorded over a year by conservationist and photographer Rebecca Douglas, who is part of a research team in the area.
Douglas, also a member of the choir in Margate, Kent, believes the whales she photographed might be the very singers featured on the track, titled 'Wash Over Me.' Music producer Hughie Gavin composed the song, using choir members' sea-inspired words for the lyrics.
The song is scheduled for its debut performance on May 22nd in Margate, followed by an online release on June 8th, coinciding with World Ocean Day. The research and subsequent song creation by Whale Wise aim to advocate for the local whale population, particularly in opposition to a proposed port development.
Douglas expressed the profound emotional impact of the research and the anxious, yet ultimately rewarding, wait for the underwater microphone recordings. Her efforts highlight the importance of understanding and protecting marine life in the face of industrial development.
