Summary: Whales are highly social and usually travel in groups. So when scientists discovered a whale that seems to swim alone, they were surprised. The whale calls out regularly. And, to our knowledge, no other whales respond. Some people have taken to calling him “the loneliest creature on earth.” Scientists call him “52 Hertz.” Lilly Sullivan produced this piece as part of the Transom Story Workshop.
I just love this piece! As a natural sound recordist, and as an aspiring teller of ecological stories, this moves me! Makes my heart both sing and ache! Beautiful!
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Laura Sebastianelli
Posted on December 13, 2013 at 03:04 PM | Permalink
Perfect blend of sound and story!
I just love this piece! As a natural sound recordist, and as an aspiring teller of ecological stories, this moves me! Makes my heart both sing and ache! Beautiful!
Jennifer Jerrett
Posted on June 06, 2013 at 09:49 AM | Permalink
Resonant! :)
I loved this piece, Lilly. Thanks for producing it.