Roger Payne - National Geographic: Songs of the Humpback Whale
This recording is on an Eva-Tone soundsheet. It was inserted in the January 1979 issue of National Geographic to accompany marine biologist Roger Payne's article "Humpbacks: Their Mysterious Songs". Roger Payne first discovered that humpback whales sing and has been recording their music for many years. He gives commentary that explain the songs heard on the record and how he recorded the songs. The whales on this record were recorded at Bermuda and Hawaii. An excerpt from the article that explains more in detail is here.
Tracklisting:
Side 1
1. Songs of the Humpback Whale side 1 {4:56}
Side 2
1. Songs of the Humpback Whale side 2 {5:08}
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I am most disappointed. I still have this one but it is in 'totaly wrecked' condition and was looking forward to hearing this again.
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ReplyDeleteAnyway, thanks for posting this terrific rarity -- and bringing back some memories. I still remember when this issue of NG arrived. I loved the whale songs, but I think I was even more amazed that a record could come tucked into a magazine. I was nine, so I guess I was easily impressed. But these Roger Payne recordings are remarkable no matter what your age. Thanks again for the great post.
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i love this, especially the b side when he just lets the whales sing
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Bill from Illinois,
I think it would be neat if some magazine inserted a vinyl record in its pages today. It would probably be more amazing since records are supposedly antiquated.
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stealing for love,
I actually like the sound of Payne's voice (quite soothing, at least on this record), but it is good that he allows more time to the whales as well he should.
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You're welcome.
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ReplyDeleteI had this issue of Nat.Geo and used to play this soundsheet all the time as a kid. Thank you very much!
ReplyDeleteJust a few years ago I found this at an antique shop and they let me have it free! I love this record. So straightforward and calm.
ReplyDeleteLike others here,I used to own (well, my Father did) the actual edition of National Geographic on which this floppy record came, when I was a child. To be honest, that a floppy piece of what felt like anorak could produce music when played on a record player,kind of fascinated me the most. Like others here, I played it a lot, mesmorized by Payne's unique voice. Usually I played it in bed with all the lights off, and big headphones on. I've tried to track it down ever since, and although Robert Payne was involved in another Whale song LP/CD that I have, I knew it wasn't the same one that I'd heard. Now that I hear it again all those years later, although it was profound listening at the time, I'm a little underwhelmed now all those years later. I suppose it's looking back through rose tinted glasses.But still, many thanks for putting this one up. It's very good to preserve these recordings. :)
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compare the bubble net feeding sequence to jimi hendrix's "And the Gods made Love" from Electric Ladyland. exact match. jimi was fascinated by underwater realities, and its not unthinkable he would have heard some whale songs before this record. listen for yourself, its amazing.
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