In tropical forests, much of the biodiversity can be heard before it is seen. Birds call, insects buzz and frogs croak, creating complex soundscapes that reflect the presence of different species.
But if any LP merits such treatment, it’s the Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson’s 1966 masterpiece, which is widely and deservedly regarded as one of the half dozen or so best albums of the entire ...
Typically, it’s a quiet stretch of forest. A historic lodge hides in the Colorado landscape as surrounding trails wind through pine trees, and a small chapel perfectly frames Pikes Peak in the ...
Have you ever heard of the term “zoömusicology”? Essentially, it refers to the study of sounds and communication produced and ...
On May 16, 1966, The Beach Boys released one of the most influential, enduring albums ever made. Pet Sounds was an immediate ...
Considered by many to be the greatest album of all time, Pet Sounds is now 60 years old. To mark the occasion, we go through ...
The Beatles' Rubber Soul begat The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds, which begat Revolver and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ...
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The Pet Sounds Project is Paste’s two-week celebration of the Beach Boys’ eleventh album, which turns sixty years old on May 16, 2026. I’ve had multiple phases of total inundation with the Beach Boys’ ...
The natural world is a symphony of extraordinary sounds, from the haunting calls that echo through dense forests to the powerful roars that thunder across savannas. These wild animal vocalizations ...
In the animated movie Up, a boisterous dog wears an electronic collar that translates his doggy thoughts into English words. “My master made me this collar,” he tells his new acquaintances. “He is a ...
Early into Animal Well you will likely obtain the Animal Flute. It is given in the Egg Room as a reward for finding 8 of the hidden Eggs found throughout the game. The flute has a ton of different ...