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The Night Safari in Mandai is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and the big draw has always been to see animals at night; lions, elephants, rhinos - the bigger, the better, you might think when it comes to entertainment value. And yes, when the lions roar, it's a sound that inspires awe and terror at the same time. But on my trip, the best sound I captured were Bubble and Squeak, two playful otters swimming and scampering around their enclosure. Be prepared to fall in love! 

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The Hungry Ghost Festival this year runs from August 4th to September 2nd. According to legend, it's when the Gates of Hell are opened, and spirits wander the earth. Those who believe will burn offerings to appease these spirits. I've compiled a cheeky list of ten tips to help you through the month. 

Ghost Festival

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#hungryghost #ghostfestival #singapore #superstitions #ghosts #spirits #ghouls #scary

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As Singapore celebrates its 59th Birthday on Friday August 9th, I'm out and about again asking strangers questions about Singapore. In this episode, I'm at not one, but TWO cafes - Nylon Coffee at Everton Park and the Coffee Bar at Chye Seng Huat Hardware, the Art Deco gem on Tyrwhitt Road

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#singapore #strangers #askaboutsingapore #evertonpark #nyloncoffee #pppcoffee #cshhcoffeebar #makan #food #singlish #singleoriginbean #nationalday

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I'm walking up to strangers & asking them questions about Singapore.

I'm still in Everton Park, and 2 more coffee lovers took the challenge to answer "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You?" For their time, they got a delicious cup of mocha from Nylon Coffee 

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I decided to get curious and approach strangers to ask them questions about Singapore.

For the first ep, I'm in Everton Park, one of the oldest residential estates in Singapore, and barter a fantastic coffee from Nylon Coffee in exchange for strangers answering, "What's the Most Singaporean Thing About You? 

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#singapore #strangers #askaboutsingapore #evertonpark #nyloncoffee #singleoriginbean

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Everywhere you go in Singapore, you hear them. The distinctive rhythm initially holds steady, then ramps up until it blurs into a continuous note that can cause hearing loss if enough of them are around. They are... cicadas.

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Listen on Headphones

Singapore Cicadas

Brood X Periodic Cicadas

Fort Siloso

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22km from the city centre, on a quiet hill, lie the remains for over 4,400 who died in the line of duty during World War II. The Singapore Memorial bears the names of 24,346 soldiers and airmen killed in SE Asia, who have no known grave. The Kranji War Memorial reminds us that modern and prosperous Singapore owes a debt to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Visit Singapore 

Commonwealth War Graves

Wikipedia

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#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound #zoomf3 #warmemorial #kranjiwarmemorial #theydiedforallfreemen #worldwarii #wwii #singaporeheritage

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It's the bird that everyone hates, because of it's annoying call: the Asian Koel starts calling for a mate from as early as 5am, and it's wail has been described as u-wu / oo-oh / ooh-whoo: whichever way you spell it, Singaporeans aren't fans, and some 600 call NParks to complain every year. But did you know that the Asian Koel does do one thing that we should love it for?

Read more about Asian Koels in Singapore: 

Wikipedia - Asian Keol

NParks - Asian Koels

Singapore Birds Project - Asian Koel

Recorded with our Sony PCM-D10

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Presenting our very first episode for an encore. Take a trip to Singapore’s first musical box museum, which aims to share the short history of musical boxes & how they made their way to Singapore. It's at 168 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068619 and is open 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. We recorded the music boxes in binaural, so put on your headphones to hear the full effect!

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Singapore Musical Box Museum

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Start your morning right with an artisanal coffee brewed by the baristas at Nylon Coffee Roasters at 4 Everton Park #01-40, Postcode 080004. 

In this episode, you'll hear 

Grinding Beans
Mechanised Tamping
Espresso Machine w Brew Boiler and Steam Boiler
Frothing Milk
Cup Cleaning

Try to identify each step as it happens! 

Their Coffee Bar overlooks a school and quaint little park, perfect for you to relax as you sip your cup of coffee.

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Nylon Coffee

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Every Chinese New Year, across Singapore, you'll hear lion dances to bring good luck in the new year. Learn more about the simple instruments used and, most importantly, how much it costs to get a lion dance troupe over to your home/office/shop to raise the roof and start the year right! For some reason, this is our most popular episode, and it's probably cos even though it's an impromptu recording of a lion troupe that started performing right in front of me, there are good chunks of the performance that are nice and clean that have probably been sampled and remixed into other works. 

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#3daudio #3dio #stereo #hearhere #singapore #splicecast #uniquesingapore #liondance

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Immerse yourself in a south bath of Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls at The Singing Bowl Gallery. The Full Moon bowls are struck under a full moon, which is said to imbue each bowl with a special aura that makes the note of the bowl more ethereal. The address is 160 Robinson Road #04-12 SBF Centre, Singapore 068914.

I'm on a short break, so I'm resurfacing a few classic episodes from our first season

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The sonic logo for every Hear. Here. Singapore episode has undergone a total makeover, and in this episode, we follow the long and winding road that ended up at the legendary Snakeweed Studios to re-record the guitar part, with founder Leonard Soosay working the board. 

The SPLICE Cast sonic logo was produced by Omer Abdullah, Geoff Kent, Philip O'Mullan, Simon Viera-Ribeiro, Vijay Nainani and Kenn Delbridge, aka The Boyz. Guitars - Omer Abdullah. Guitars recorded by Leonard Soosay. ASMR "SPLICECast" by Steph and P.A.D.

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Snakeweed Studios

Leonard Soosay

Jerald Lee Guitar Luthier

Jackson Guitars JS Series Warrior JS32

Matchless Amplifiers

Listening Well Podcast

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When passing the scene of a traffic accident, most folks rubber neck to see the aftermath, and no more. In Singapore, gamblers note down the license plates and then go place a bet on that number coming up in the draw. Welcome to the insane world of gambling on numbers and the folly of trying to beat the house!

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National Council on Problem Gambling

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Out and about again with my parabolic mic, I decided to track down a single cicada and record it going through a full cycle of the iconic cicada song. Alkaff Mansion is a good spot to get away from the city and record cicadas... but there are also plenty of crows there. Crows happen to be a natural predator of the noisy critters... and mayhem ensues!

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Image by Mosharraf Hossain

#immersive #3daudio #3dio #hearhere #singapore #telinga #parabolic #parabolicmicrophone #splicecast #cicadas #crow #predator #murder #whitecrestedlaughingthrush #thrush

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Bird Singing enthusiasts have been coming to Ang Mo Kio Garden West since the 70s, bringing their pride and joy to hang on rods as the birds and owners socialise. What started out as a handful of hobbyists is now a space for as many as 1,000 cages for daily gathering of nature's most beautiful singers. Visitors are always welcome at the Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club!

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Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club Website

Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club FB Page

Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club Press Article #3

#immersive #3daudio #3dio #hearhere #singapore #telinga #parabolic #parabolicmicrophone #splicecast #kebunbaru #birdsinging #kebunbarubirdsingingclub #angmokio

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Jurong Bird Park, featured in early episodes early in 2020, shifted in January 2024 to Mandai, to be next to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & River Wonders. So, it was time to visit my feathered friends in their new digs, and get up close to the American Flamingos. The way the old place was laid out, you couldn't get that close. Now, in the Crimson Wetlands, I was just a few metres from them and finally heard the noise that the stars of the Miami Vice opening sequence sound like: it's not what you think!

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Bird Paradise

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Attempted Murder? On Orchard Road?!? Has Hear. Here. Singapore. pivoted to being a True Crime podcast? 

No - we're still 100% focussed on the sonic delights of Singapore, but with a newly acquired parabolic microphone, I've been recording birds. I started around my condo, then Botanic Gardens, Dempsey Hill and, finally, on to the famous shopping strip of Orchard Road, where things took a dark turn!

Visit Singapore Orchard Road

Wikipedia

Explanation of Attempted Murder

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When you're ill, it's understandable to take a day off work after seeing a doctor who issues the necessary Medical Certificate, aka MC. But when you want a day off but haven't got the necessary annual leave allowance, it's a sly practice to "fake" being ill to get that MC and a free day off work!

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo"

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #takemc #medicalcertificate #unofficialleave #daysoff #meday

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We learn about a unique Singaporean-to-Singaporean term, "Sinkie". It can be an identifier or a horrid insult, and has mysterious origins. Fear not - I have my mate Nasir to help explain this contentious word used To Singaporeans, For Singaporeans, and By Singaporeans

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Nasir"

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #sinkie #insult 

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Founded as a port, Singapore has grown into a leading SE Asian hub for trade and travel and welcomes visitors for both business and pleasure. It's a two-way street, though: Singaporeans also LOVE to travel, and the Singapore Passport was recently ranked no.1 because it grants holders visa-free travel to 196 countries across the world. 

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Shah"

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #changi #changiairport #no1passport #passport #visafreetravel

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Singaporeans love to abbreviate things, and illegal loansharks have popularised O$P$ - short for Owe Money, Pay Money. With credit companies popping up, getting your hands on quick cash no longer requires you get in bed with gangsters, and the legacy of these dodgy dealers is now stuff of stories kids are told to warn them to be financially prudent!

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Ah Choi"

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp #tissue #wayang #ciaobu #loandshark #o$p$ #credit #borrowing #gangsters

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In Singapore, getting home at night means a hard stop with the last bus / last train: beyond that, you're paying top dollar to get your butt home. We get the inside dope on how to maximize your nights while minimizing wallet damage for getting back for enough shut-eye for hijinks the next day!

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo"

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp #tissue #wayang #ciaobu #lastbuslasttrain #publictransport #lastrain #lastbus #journey

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Public Housing in Singapore is awesome and has been a big part of Singapore's journey from kampung villages to First World status. Hang w Fai as he explains the ups and downs as well as recommendations on which HDB estate has the best chow

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Fai

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Having a good time in Singapore can be tricky - go to the wrong place, and you'll have a nice time, but not a great time. Learn about Siam Diu, the Thai-themed Discotheques, and how to chit-chat with the "servers"

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Denboy

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp #tissue #wayang #ciaobu #yandaokia #nightlife #hokkien #angmohbpub #siamdiu

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Today, January 23rd 2024, marks a year since I lost my brother, Paul. He & his wife loved to travel, but because of his illness and the pandemic shutting borders, he never got to see Jewel at Changi Airport. So I spent a few hours grabbing sounds he would have heard at T1, T2, T3, and Jewel. The sounds in the episode are (in order)

RIP Paul; Till we meet again. 

Speak Solid Singlish episodes resume next week. 

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#singapore #immersive #3dio #nationalmuseumsingapore #solariboard #splitflapdisplay #splitflap #RIP #fuckcancer

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Singlish is used everywhere in Singapore, including the work place. Office politics become toxic when someone starts to "wayang" - slang for Theatre or Acting - which means to skive off work!

Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Ah Lim. 

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp #tissue #wayang #skiving #playcheat

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Learn the secret o how to 'reserve' a seat in a hawker centre, food court, coffee shop with a 10 cent packet of tissues - The Art of the Chope! 

Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. 

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp #tissue

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The past meets the future as the Lion City moves towards a ca$hless society - digital payments are taking over, and our friend Roy waxes philosophically on the inevitability of progress against the loss of the chill out 90s vibe of Singapore

Roy was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. 

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #cashless #digitalpayment #progress

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A Fine City sounds like a tourism slogan, but it's got a deadly double meaning: getting fined! Singapore loves its clean, graffiti-free streets, but hear from our new friend Zaki on how he was slapped with a most unfortunate fine for parking his bike on double-yellow lines. 

Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. 

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#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #finecity #fine #suey #summon

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Our 3rd drink ordering episode brings us back to Newton to get BEER!!!! Yes, we can't leave you without explaining the joys of getting a bottle of cold suds at a hawker centre to round off a lovely day. Our Singlish beer buddy was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Sebastian Sim

Dia Hakim

Drinks Cheat Sheet 1

Drinks Cheat Sheet 2

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #teh #hawkercentre #orderdrinks #beer #hawkercentre

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We take our thirsty selves to the Pasar Malam, the Malay Night Market, to teach you how to quench your thirst with drinks more colourful that a rainbow. When our posh Brit realizes he's lost his cheat sheet, how will he survive? Our Singlish bud was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Sebastian Sim

Dia Hakim

Drinks Cheat Sheet 1

Drinks Cheat Sheet 2

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #teh #hawkercentre #orderdrinks #pasarmalam #bandung

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In this ep, we help you quench your thirst at a local hawker centre, where tea, locally known as teh, can be customized exactly to your taste buds. But will our posh Brit be able to use his drinks cheat sheet to master this simple task? Our Singlish hawker was voiced by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Sebastian Sim

Dia Hakim

Drinks Cheat Sheet 1

Drinks Cheat Sheet 2

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Finally, the episode our Singlish expert has been waiting for - swearing! Blue language can be enormously colourful in Singlish, but will our stiff upper lip Brit let our loose-lipped local fire away with unchecked profanities?!? 

Our potty mouth Singlish friend was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by no-one who cares to be identified! 

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Sebastian Sim

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao #shiok #nabei #cnncb #profanity #swearing

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In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, we explore the mandatory 2-year national service for Singaporean males. Stand up straight, face forward, and let's accomplish the mission!

My most excellent Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Cepat! Cepat!

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Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao #shiok #nationalservice #ns

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In this ep of Speak Solid Singlish, we delve into how "bo" can be added as a prefix for many other words to create a sorry situation: "bo" means "no", which only leaves everyone even more desperate to have

My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and the ep was written by Jedidiah Huang. Bo Knows "No"

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Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao #shiok #boleh #

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In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, our topic is the no.1 Singaporean pastime - gluttony! Things get spicy before they explode with flavours, among other things...

My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Get ready for chow time!

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Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao #shiok

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The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 3rd and final part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario reaches its climax, as the r'ship hits "ai stead mai" status!

My Singlish guest voice is the multi-talented Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang.

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Petrina Kow

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridge

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The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 2nd part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario with "Su" now takes to the streets, to learn the lingo of love when it comes to getting out on a date in the Lion City. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang.

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Petrina Kow

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridge

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The Speak Solid Singlish campaign continues with a 3-part lesson on Dating! We present a faux romcom dating scenario with "Su", as she teaches the finer points of how the local language of love is spoken. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. 

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Petrina Kow

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #dating #love #petrinakow #jedidiahhuang #kenndelbridge

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Our 4-episode mini-series to help you Speak Solid Singlish concludes with "Siao" - the hokkien word for crazy. In Singlish, it's flexible - it can be a good kind of crazy, and it can be out-and-out bonkers mad! My Singlish guest voice is the brilliant voice talent Sebastian Sim, & this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. We've had a lot of really positive feedback, so Jedidiah is hard at work on new episodes for you - huat ah!

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can #siao

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Speak Solid Singlish brings home the bacon in this ep by teaching you how to express your shock at things you encounter, via "Wah Lau". We'll also teach you the many variants you can use for different situations. My Singlish guest voice is Sebastian Sim, & this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang.

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #can

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Our 2nd Speak Solid Singlish episode looks at the 3 Kias - Kiasu, Kiasi and Kiabor. Will you speak like a local just from listening to this series? Maybe, maybe not, cos this is part parody, part homage and all tongue-in-cheek. My Singlish guest is Sebastian Sim, one of Singapore's best voice over talents. This episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. 

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries

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Kicking off the 3rd season of Hear Here is the first episode of a mini-series featuring the most iconic Singapore sound of all - the English-based creole language known as Singlish. With a special guest, I will teach you a new word or phrase of Singlish, so that you can speak like a true local. It's part parody, part homage and all tongue-in-cheek. My Singlish guest is Sebastian Sim, one of Singapore's best voice over talents. This episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. 

Hear.Hear.Singapore Website

Sebastian Sim

Jedidiah Huang

#singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries

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What is the sound of nostalgia? In Singapore, a city remarkable for its progress since independence in 1965, you can now visit an exhibition at The National Museum of Singapore and hear one panel of the iconic Solari Board that welcomed visitors to our island at Changi Airport's Terminal 2. The exhibition runs until Nov 19th, 2023. 

Now Boarding Exhibition

National Museum Website

National Museum of Singapore IG

Solari Board Wikipedia

#singapore #immersive #3dio #nationalmuseumsingapore #solariboard #splitflapdisplay #splitflap

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One of the oldest and most beautiful temples in Singapore is Thian Hock Keng temple in Chinatown: it used to face the beach and ocean, and sailers and merchants would come to give thanks or seek blessings from Mazu, Goddess of the Sea. Over the years, with land reclamation, it's now many blocks from the water, but it's still one of the must-visit temples here 

Visit Singapore

Wikipedia

Official Site

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The smell has been described as old socks, rotten eggs, and dead grandmothers, but for those who know, it reigns supreme with it's hard as nails spikes on the outside and custardy fleshy seeds inside. We hang out with Ah Seng at Ghim Moh Food Centre and talk Durians

Ah Seng Durians

Wikipedia

Honeycombers 11 Best Durian Stalls

Seth Lui 15 Honest Durian Stores

#durian #kingoffruits #pungent #spike #odor #singapore #sounddevices #stereomicrophone #soundscape

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Of all the things you hear in Singapore, the one thing that's most likely to catch your ear is the English accent here: hear comparisons to major English accents (US, AU, UK) and dive into the unique qualities that set our English apart, especially in Asia

Singapore English Wikipedia

Singlish

Coxford Dictionary

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For those thinking of visiting Singapore, our welcome mat is always out! This episode is for those who come to our sunny island, and want to know how to order coffee... like a local!

Visit Singapore - Order Kopi Like a Local

Seedly - How to Order Coffee Like a Pro

Serious Eats - A Guide to Singapore Coffee

Expat Living - All you need to know about Kopi

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If you're willing to go west - really, really west - you can get an awesome sunset snap at one of the iconic spots in Singapore. Keeping guard on the breakwater of the Raffles Marina is a lighthouse that keeps maritime traffic safe on the Straits of Johor

Raffles Marina Official Website

Ostrich Trails - Lighthouse Walk

The Smart Local

Trip Advisor

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Singapore's border checkpoints are among the busiest in the world, with a total of 450,000 travelers every day across the 2 land crossings. Join me an hour before dawn at the Tuas Checkpoint in the west as the waves of traffic start streaming to the city. In 12 hours, they'll come back to leave Singapore: who is making these daily commutes, many on sub-200cc motorbikes?

Wikipedia

Border Checkpoints

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The oldest Hindu Temple in Singapore is the Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road, in the Chinatown district. It's famous for the annual firewalking festival and the daily poojas. More low-key and intimate is the Archanai, a personal pooja performed by priests to bestow the blessings of the goddess, Mariamman, on the devotee. 

Entry is free, but footwear is not permitted inside. The temple provides shoe racks outside. 

Sri Mariamman Temple Website

History of Sri Mariamman Temple

Wikipedia

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Listen to the mesmerizing soundtrack of a pooja, as a nadaswaram (long horn) and thavil (double-sided drum) add syncopated beats, drifting tempos and intricate phrases to the ringing bell as devotees seek the blessing of the Goddess Mariamman at the oldest Hindu Temple in Singapore. The Sri Mariamman Temple was completed in 1827, just 4 years shy of 2 centuries. 

Entry is free, but be mindful that footwear is not permitted inside, so please leave your shoes in the shoe racks outside before entering 

Sri Mariamman Temple Website

History of Sri Mariamman Temple

Wikipedia

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In the heart of the downtown core of Singapore is an open field where many historical events took place as Singapore bloomed from British Colony into the vibrant, thriving, independent city-state that it is today. It's big enough to accommodate five football fields, and there's a public path through the middle that's always open. I went to the middle of the path to record the sound of a site that is up for consideration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

NLB History of The Padang

Wikipedia Page

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One of my favourite highlights at a Chinese Wedding Reception in Singapore is the Yum Seng, a toast to the newlyweds where going LOUD and LONG is great. If you've never been to a Chinese Wedding Reception, I'll give you a 3-item checklist on what you need to bring. 

Special thanks to Brendan and Junita for letting me record their Yun Seng, and to Jon Tee, the emcee who organised getting me into the magnificent ballroom at the Fullerton Hotel. 

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Has the search for the perfect sound spa for the ears finally found a winner? I visit Bukit Timah Railway Station, part of the Rail Corridor, and if you walk 500m from the road, you'll find yourself in tropical forest, teeming with activity, yet also soothing and peaceful. 

NParks - Bukit Timah Railway Station

NParks - Rail Corridor

URA - Rail Corridor

Bukit Timah Railway Station - Wikipedia

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I explore a park that's right in the city, with a major expressway running along its western perimeter. It would seem a foregone conclusion that traffic noise bleeds into the park, and while that does happen, you don't notice it as much after a few minutes, because it's an oasis the the middle of downtown busyness. Listen as we wander around Pearl's Hill City Park

Pearl's Hill City Park - NParks

Pearl's Hill - The Smart Local

Pearl's Hill City Park - Little Day Out

Hear.Here.Singapore Website

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Singapore has Four National Taps when it comes to water sources, and the cheapest is local catchment water, i.e. natural rainfall. Rain water is carefully diverted into the reservoirs around Singapore, and in the east, the biggest is at Bedok Reservoir. With a maximum depth of 18m and a shoreline of 4.3km, it's capable of holding 12.8 million m³ of water. It also holds dark secrets...

*Trigger Warning: this episode mentions suicide. If you are having negative thoughts, please reach out to Samaritans of Singapore. They're available 24/7, you can remain anonymous, and anything you share will be kept confidential. Call 1-767 or whatsapp 9151 1767

NParks - Bedok Reservoir Park

7 Things to do at Bedok Reservoir!

The Smart Local

Bedok Reservoir - Wikipedia

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Covering 18 hectares in the heart of the downtown core, Fort Canning Park is an unlikely candidate for a quiet spot to relax, but the trees do an admirable job of blocking traffic noise. While wandering in the area behind Fort Canning Centre, I had a fortuitous meeting with a stranger who shared a secret of where to find an oasis in the city. 

Official Website of Fort Canning Park

Visit Singapore - Fort Canning Park

Fort Canning Hill - Wikipedia

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In this ep, I visit a 132 year old cemetery surrounded on all sides by residential housing. The Japanese Cemetery Park in Hougang is a gazetted memorial park and offers a sound spa for your ears, as the houses form a sound barrier around the 30,000 sqm cemetery. It's the biggest Japanese cemetery in SE Asia, open every day from 7am - 7pm. 

Official Website of Japanese Cemetery Park

Visit Singapore - Japanese Cemetery Park

Japanese Cemetery Park - Wikipedia

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Every Chinese New Year, lion dances take place all over the island in the 2 week festive season that starts every CNY. On Day 5, I was in Plaza Singapura on Orchard Road, and one troupe performed for hours as they performed the ceremonial dance to bless various outlets. Listen out for the cries of "Huat Ah!" at the end, which means "Bless Me with Prosperity". I do wish the troupes would invest in some ear plugs - it's super loud! 

NLB Lion Dance

Lion Dance - Wikipedia

Lion Dance, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Singapore

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Walla is the buzz of voices created by Hollywood sound designers so a nice sonic atmos can be added to a scene where the extras had to be silent. It got me thinking - how does walla made by Oscar-winning sound designers compared when played back-to-back against actual ambiences recorded in Singapore? 

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Asian horror films like Ringgu, The Eye and Shutter revolutionized the genre, with Hollywood studios remaking these classics for English audiences. One common trope is cemeteries, which made me think: what does an actual Asian cemetery sound like? I went over to the cemeteries at Chua Chu Kang at midnight... and managed to come back out with a tale that will chill you to the bone!

Burial, Cremation & Ash Management in Singapore

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The landmark of the historic Kampong Glam Malay Heritage District is Sultan Mosque that dates back to 1824. It was the first mosque in the world to use a microphone & loudspeaker system to amplify the recital, and because of its historical and cultural importance, the mosque was gazetted as a national monument in 1975. This episode features Fajr, the first call to prayer of the day, recorded on a Sunday morning from outside the main entrance at 3 Muscat Street

Sultan Mosque Homepage

Visit Singapore Sultan Mosque

Prayer Times in Singapore

Wikipedia Sultan Mosque

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In 2019, Changi Airport handled over 1,000 flights a day, which meant a take off or landing every 83 seconds. Then the pandemic took a heavy toll on the aviation industry, and Changi was reduced that to just 80 flights a flight, many of those carrying cargo. Air traffic is now back to 2/3 of what it was and climbing, and I head out to record the engine's roar at lift-off from the flight path from Runway 1.

Changi Airport

Changi Airport Wikipedia

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#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #zoomf3 #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound #changiairport #takeoff #boeing737 #boeing787 #dreamliner #covid #silverwings

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One of the best open spaces you can enjoy are museums, many in classic older buildings. Singapore Art Museum's 2 buildings in the downtown core are renovating, so they're over at Tanjong Pagar Distripark. The best exhibit for audiophiles is "Bergama Stereo in Singapore" by Turkish visual artist Cevdet Erek, part of Singapore Biennale. Be prepared to by hypnotized by this amazing installation

Singapore Art Museum (SAM)

Cevdet Erek, Turkish Visual Artist

Singapore Biennale 2022

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The last of my series of soundscapes for the venues for Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 is for Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall. 

Commissioned by Arts House Limited for the Singapore International Festival of Arts. First Presented at Life Profusion: +READ as part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 

#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #sounddevices #mixpre6ii #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound #rycoteshotgun #mkh8040

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I was commissioned by Arts House Limited to create soundscapes for 6 of the venues used for Singapore International Festival of Arts. This is for Goodman Arts Venue, which had an opening air performance space, and features the empty space as the crews came in to set up, and concluding with the opening night.

Commissioned by Arts House Limited for the Singapore International Festival of Arts. First Presented at Life Profusion: +READ as part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 

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The 2022 Singapore International Festival of Arts marked the first major festival in Singapore since the relaxation of Covid-19 safety measures. I was commissioned by Arts House Limited to create soundscapes for 6 of the venues as they came back to life, and this episode features Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, Singapore's premier performance venue. There's a gorgeous concert hall and a world-class theatre, where I was given access as the crews set-up. You'll also hear the audience arriving, with the reminders about wearing masks, rules which has also been relaxed.

Commissioned by Arts House Limited for the Singapore International Festival of Arts. First Presented at Life Profusion: +READ as part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 

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With the relaxation of Covid-19 safety measures in Singapore in April 2022, Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 would be the first festival to take place. I was commissioned by Arts House Limited to create soundscapes for 6 of the venues as they came back to life; this soundscape was for Aliwal Arts Centre.

Commissioned by Arts House Limited for the Singapore International Festival of Arts. First Presented at Life Profusion: +READ as part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 

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The Arts House at The Old Parliament was one of the venues for Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022, the first festival since the relaxation of Covid-19 safety measures. I visited as the crews were setting up in this iconic landmark and again on opening night for a show that moved to several locations within the building. 

Commissioned by Arts House Limited for the Singapore International Festival of Arts. First Presented at Life Profusion: +READ as part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 

#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #sounddevices #mixpre6ii #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound #rycoteshotgun #mkh8040

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The pandemic closed and constrained Singapore's performing spaces for 2 years. The 2022 Singapore International Festival of Arts marked the first major festival in Singapore since the relaxation of Covid-19 safety measures. I was commissioned by Arts House Limited to create soundscapes for 6 of the venues as they came back to life, each time starting with the empty space as the crews came in to set up for the performances, and concluding with the opening night. This soundscape was for Pasir Panjang Power Station

Commissioned by Arts House Limited for the Singapore International Festival of Arts. First Presented at Life Profusion: +READ as part of Singapore International Festival of Arts 2022 

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22km from the city centre, on a quiet hill, lie the remains for over 4,400 who died in the line of duty during World War II. The Singapore Memorial bears the names of 24,346 soldiers and airmen killed in SE Asia, who have no known grave. The Kranji War Memorial reminds us that modern and prosperous Singapore owes a debt to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

Visit Singapore 

Commonwealth War Graves

Wikipedia

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#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound #zoomf3 #warmemorial #kranjiwarmemorial #theydiedforallfreemen #worldwarii #wwii #singaporeheritage

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Not all ice is frozen equally - solid carbon dioxide, aka Dry Ice, sublimes in air straight from solid to gas, which makes it critical in transporting anything that needs to stay cold. It also sounds insanely cool when you put a block in a bowl and pour water all over it

Wikipedia

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I visited several places in Singapore to record the same place using 3 different spatial techniques - mono, stereo and binaural. Use headphones for this episode, cos the binaural effect only works with headphones. The set-ups were a X-Y config for a Sony PCM-D10 (that gave mono-compatible X-Y stereo that I could get a mono sound as well as a X-Y stereo) and a 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II for exceptional binaural with its DPA 4060 omni capsules. The only thing I did was roll off the low end rumble (100Hz and below) and match the levels

Mono & Stereo Explanation

Binaural Explanation

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Ella Spira is a Grammy-nominated British composer, artist and co-founder of production company Sisters Grimm. A truly multi-disciplinary artist, she held her immersive exhibition, Global Landscape Singapore, this month in Singapore. The exhibition celebrates the richness of life in and around the island through six individual paintings and a series of charcoals. 

The paintings are accompanied by photographs taken by Singaporean photographer Rebecca Toh and an evocative score composed by Spira. This score features Singaporean cellist Olivia Chuang and incorporates the sound of Rebecca’s Leica M10 camera click as well as the sound of Singapore thunder storms.

Music Video - 'What Is It Like To Be You'

Sisters Grimm

Art Now Gallery

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The 3rd episode of my series looking for a relaxing spot in Singapore brings me to East Coast Park beach. As soon as you reach the waterline, with the bubbly surf lapping at your feet, the sense of space is amazing. Alas, you also become aware of a sinister sound that pierces the delightful tranquility. 

Learn more about East Coast Park at the NParks Website

Here's a review of the F&B at Marine Cove

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Singapore ranks 3rd in a survey of sleep deprivation across 43 major cities: only Tokyo and Seoul are worse. Less than 5 hours of sleep a night can cause havoc, so this episode presents a summary of 3 types of noise (white, brown and pink) that could be used to help improve quality of sleep. 3 bonus episodes included offer 30 minutes of each type of noise with a gentle 5 minute taper at the end. 

Sleep Deprivation Article from NUS

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Singapore ranks 3rd in a survey of sleep deprivation across 43 major cities: only Tokyo and Seoul are worse. This bonus episodes is 30 minutes of pink noise with a gentle 5 minute taper at the end. 

Sleep Deprivation Article from NUS

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Singapore ranks 3rd in a survey of sleep deprivation across 43 major cities: only Tokyo and Seoul are worse. This bonus episodes is 30 minutes of brown noise with a gentle 5 minute taper at the end. 

Sleep Deprivation Article from NUS

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Singapore ranks 3rd in a survey of sleep deprivation across 43 major cities: only Tokyo and Seoul are worse. This bonus episodes is 30 minutes of white noise with a gentle 5 minute taper at the end. 

Sleep Deprivation Article from NUS

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The 2nd episode of my series looking for a relaxing spot in Singapore brings me to the Terrace Garden on the Southern Ridges Trails. The entrance is next to The Alkaff Mansion and the Terrace Garden is a climb that's equivalent to 5 or 6 floors. At the top, you're rewarded with a 360 panorama of Singapore - a perfect for a getaway from the city!

For more info, check out NParks Website

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It's the bird that everyone hates, because of its annoying call: the Asian Koel starts calling for a mate from as early as 5am, and it's wail has been described as u-wu / oo-oh / ooh-whoo: whichever way you spell it, Singaporeans aren't fans, and some 600 call NParks to complain every year. But did you know that the Asian Koel does do one thing that we should love it for?

Read more about Asian Koels in Singapore: 

Wikipedia - Asian Keol

NParks - Asian Koels

Singapore Birds Project - Asian Koel

Recorded with our Sony PCM-D10

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#stereol #sonypcmd10 #D10 #singapore #asiankoel #uwubird #immersivesound 

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The shophouses in Tanjong Pagar are conserved and restricted to F&B or Retail at street level, which means lots of air-con to make them cool, welcoming places. But go behind and into the alleyway behind, and you'll come face to face with an army of air-conditioning compressors: noisy, hot and electricity hungry beasts.

Read more about air-conditioning in Singapore: 

Commentary: Air-conditioning – the unspoken energy guzzler in Singapore 

8 Things About Aircon Power Consumption 

The Growing Demand Of Aircon Usage In Singapore 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our Zoom F3.

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#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #sounddevices #mixpre6ii #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound 

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When I lowered a hydrophonic microphone into a 40 litre office aquarium tank to listen to what the fishes are hearing, I was expecting the kind of soundscape that I'd heard on films like The Abyss and Sphere. What I heard was *nothing* like what I expected. What might also surprise you, is the special relationship that ornamental fish, like goldfish, koi and guppies, have with Singapore.

For more information, read: 

East Ocean Aquatic 

DolphinEar Hydrophones 

Recorded with my hydrophonic mic into my Zoom F3.

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#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #sounddevices #mixpre6ii #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound 

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Singapore is a financial centre in Asia that handles a phenomenal amount of money every day, but it's still cash that makes the heart sing cha-ching! I bought a note counting machine off Carousell and recorded the heck out of it as it counted S$1k in the form of 20 x S$50 bills. 

Long term investors know that a diversified portfolio makes sense, but a LOT of people still have readily available cash, and scammers are targeting Singaporeans via sophisticated schemes that rely on tricking victims into sending money electronically overseas, where it's impossible to get back. 

Once bitten, Twice Shy - and cash again becomes King, to be squirrelled away at home in hiding spaces, only to come out once in a while to be counted.

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Monetary Authority of Singapore 

Carousell 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our Zoom F3.

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#binaural #binauralrecording #3Dsound #3Dio #sounddevices #mixpre6ii #singapore #soundscape #immersive #immersivesound

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This season, I'm looking for quiet spaces in Singapore, a city state with limited land that has to balance progress with preservation of green spaces. This episode, I'm at Bukit Brown Cemetery, a public Chinese cemetery established in the early 20th century but now considered abandoned. 

The 213-acre (0.86 km2) site at Bukit Brown was opened on 1 January 1922 as a cemetery and was managed as a public burial ground by a committee led by committee leaders Tan Kheam Hock and See Tiong Wah–who was at that time comprador of the Hong Kong Bank. In the next few decades, this area will be redeveloped into housing.

For more info, visit

Heritage Singapore - Bukit Brown Cemetery 

Bukit Brown Cemetery Hiking Guide 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our Zoom F3.

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Orchestral Manoeuvres: See Sound. Feel Sound. Be Sound brings together 32 composers and contemporary artists from across the world to create a very different kind of exhibition at the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Visit the exhibition to tune in, listen deeply, feel the vibrations and create your personal soundtrack. 

The exhibition runs until January 2, 2022. Visiting hours are 10 am - 7 pm daily

To buy tickets, click here

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. 

Hear. Here. Podcast.

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Light Rain recording at Jurong Hill and a binaural beat soundtrack in the alpha range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Palawan Beach in Sentosa and a binaural beat soundtrack in the alpha range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Singapore Botanical Gardens and a binaural beat soundtrack in the alpha range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Jurong Lake Garden at night and a binaural beat soundtrack in the alpha range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of a thunderstorm and a binaural beat soundtrack in the alpha range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Light Rain recording at Jurong Hill and a binaural beat soundtrack in the delta range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

Hear. Here. Podcast.

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Palawan Beach in Sentosa and a binaural beat soundtrack in the theta range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Singapore Botanical Gardens and a binaural beat soundtrack in the theta range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Jurong Lake Garden at night and a binaural beat soundtrack in the theta range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

Hear. Here. Podcast.

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of a thunderstorm and a binaural beat soundtrack in the delta range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

Hear. Here. Podcast.

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Welcome to Blended Binaurals, a limited series from the Hear. Here. Podcast. This episode is a blend of a binaural soundscape of Light Rain recording at Jurong Hill and a binaural beat soundtrack in the theta range. This session is 15 minutes. Adjust your device so that the volume of my voice is comfortable, find a quiet space, and put on headphones. 

Recorded with our 3Dio FreeSpace Pro II Binaural Microphone w DPA 4060 capsules into our SoundDevices MixPre 6ii. Music by mediateandcreate.org 

Hear. Here. Podcast.

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