Musician captures calming forest sounds in song

The sounds of a forest retreat inspired a musician to create relaxing ambient songs.

Paul Walker, from Birmingham, said footage he took while walking in Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire, “captures the essence of being immersed in nature”.

His track, named after the forest, features bird calls he collected on portable recording equipment during a visit in May.

“I like the sound of nature and I had the idea of ​​trying to combine it with music to see if it would fit,” he said.

Mr Walker said his music has “complex soundscapes and delicate melodies” which are regularly used in wellbeing activities to “evoke a sense of tranquility”.

“I’ve had people message me saying they use it to sleep, they use it to relax, meditate, maybe go to a spa, and they add it to yoga playlists,” he said.

“I’ve always played music, guitar and keyboard for the past 30 years, but recently I started making field recordings, such as birdsong, rain and the sea.”

He said nature allowed people to “take a step back” without “distractions.”

Wendover has been a location of choice as it is where his girlfriend, Erin Withers, grew up.

“Trying to record relaxing sounds in Birmingham city centre isn’t always possible, so Wendover is a good place to try and escape and enjoy those relaxing and calming sounds,” he said.

Mr. Walker said he plans to return in the fall to record the sounds of the season, such as the rustling of leaves and the rain in the forest.

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