Happy World Listening Day

Today is World Listening Day.

It’s an inspiring and challenging day for me. Several years ago, my colleague, collaborator, mentor, and friend Mark Ballora was suddenly gone on this day. His pioneering visionary work in music, data sonification, and sound continues to inspire.

A few days ago, we lost a giant presence in marine conservation, mentor and friend, the man who got me started in Mexico in 2005, then MPA director, Jaime Gonzalez Cano. Also sudden. I still haven’t processed it.

Yet here we are.

I have my album release today for my marine biology EDM mash up Whale Hello There. Please give it a listen on Bandcamp or the streaming platform of your choice.

There will be a virtual party. If you want to come and haven’t seen an invite, email me.

And take a moment to pause and listen to the sounds around you today. And appreciate the moment.

You can check out World Listening Day events here: https://worldlisteningday.org/