[Ethnic Ambient Samples] Splice Soundscapes Manos Del Mar [WAV] (833.10Mb)

FANTASTiC | 05 November 2024 | 833.10 MB

Manos Del Mar (Hands of the Sea) is a musical love letter to the delicate symbiotic relationship between nature and people in Baja California Sur, Mexico.The Splice team visited the beautiful coastal waters of Baja with Mexico City-based singer-songwriter Moncaya, combining live recordings and music about how local fishermen and activists are promoting respect for the ocean, sustainable fishing and tourism practices that respect the ocean and protect fragile ecosystems.

While in Baja, Splice got in touch with Orgcas, a woman-led and woman-run organization that specializes in creating marine conservation solutions through science, communication, education, and local tourism.Orgcas decided to tackle an issue that has been ringing alarm bells in the scientific community for decades, namely the collapse of shark populations (along with several other issues). According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), at least 36% of the 1,200 shark species are currently in danger of extinction. But in Mexico, small-scale shark fishing is still customary in local communities and has been a major source of income for entire families for decades. So in order for Orgcas to make progress in protecting these waters, they need to build trust with local fishermen. In the past, they have been reluctant to work with scientific organizations like Orgcas for fear that fishing licenses would be revoked without notice.

After lengthy conversations, they have been able to develop a solution that ensures the sustainability of the sharks and the families in the area.Orgcas has been converting fishing revenues into eco-tourism revenues for local fishermen and training them in new ways of fishing in a sustainable manner. They have also been working with locals to petition and protect people from dynamite fishing, underwater mining, and uncontrolled tourism, which threaten sharks and the entire Gulf of California ecosystem.

This package captures this ongoing conservation effort through sound and music. You'll hear live recordings made by Splice and local fishermen themselves, including the serene sounds of their boats, fishing lines, and the ocean. You'll hear the ambience of cactus forests and lapping waves, while Moncaya plays the charango and sings delicate melodies with the sounds of nature. The set even features a hydrophone recording of a sperm whale making its patented clicking sound. All of these sounds are transformed into versatile percussion and melodies that blend together seamlessly. The entire set is a serene and captivating soundscape that deserves our attention and protection.

To learn more about the work Orgcas does, visit their Instagram @orgcas

To learn more about Moncaya and her music, visit her on Instagram @moncayamusic!

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Manos Del Mar (Hands of the Sea) is a musical love letter to the delicate symbiotic relationship between nature and humanity in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Splice's team alongside Mexico City based singer-songwriter and composer Moncaya visited the gorgeous costal waters of Baja to combine field recordings and music to tell the story of how local fishers and fishermen are brought to life in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Splice's team alongside Mexico City based singer-songwriter and composer Moncaya visited the gorgeous costal waters of Baja to combine field recordings and music to tell the story of how local fisherman and activists are promoting sustainable fishing and tourism practices that respect the sea and protect the fragile ecosystem.

While in Baja, Splice connected with Orgcas, a women led and run organization that specializes in creating marine conservation solutions through science, communication, education, and local-based tourism. Orgcas decided to solve a problem that the scientific community have been sounding the alarm for decades, the collapse of the shark population (amongst several other issues). Currently, at least 36 percent of the shark population is in the midst of the world's most threatened and vulnerable populations, and the number of sharks in the world is increasing. Currently, at least 36 percent of the 1,200 species of sharks are at risk of extinction, according to data from the World Wild Fund (WWF). But In Mexico, small-scale shark fishing continues to be a custom of native communities and it has been the main source of income for entire families for decades. So in order for Orgcas to make progress on protecting these waters they needed to build trust with the local fisherman. In the past, there was a reluctance to cooperate with scientific organizations like Orgcas for fear. In the past, there was a reluctance to cooperate with scientific organizations like Orgcas for fear of the revocation of fishing permits without any notice.

After a lengthy dialogue, they have been able to work out a solution that will ensure the sustainability of both the sharks and the families in the area. Orgcas has been converting fishing income into eco-tourism income for the local fisherman and training them on new ways off fishing in sustainable ways. They've also worked with locals to petition and protect against dynamite fishing, underwater mining, and unchecked tourism that threatens the sharks and the entire region. threatens the sharks and the entire Gulf of California ecosystem.

This pack captures this ongoing environmental protection effort through sound and music. You'll hear field recordings captured by Splice and the local fishermen themselves of their boats, fishing lines, and the peaceful sounds of the ocean. You'll hear field recordings captured by Splice and the local fisherman themselves of their boats, fishing lines, and the peaceful sounds of the ocean. You'll hear ambiences of cacti forests and crashing waves while Moncaya plays charango and sings delicate melodies in concert with the sounds of nature. The pack even features hydrophone recordings of sperm whales making their patented clicking sounds. All of these sounds have been flipping into versatile percussion and melodies that blend together seamlessly. The entirety of the pack is a serene and captivating soundscape that deserves our awareness and protection.

To learn more about the work Orgcas is doing, visit their Instagram @orgcas

To learn more about Moncaya and her music, visit her Instagram @moncayamusic

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