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'O Christmas Tree', or ' O Tannenbaum', is one of the most famous German traditional songs about Christmas trees. It was written by the organist and teacher Ernst Anschutz, who was based in Leipzig. He used an old folk melody called 'Lauriger Horatius' for his carol. The same melody was also used for other songs including 'Maryland, My Maryland', the official state song of the US state. This recording offers a reading of the English-language lyrics followed by magical harp music based on an original Christmas carol melody.

This traditional Christmas carol is often referred to as 'The Huron Carol' or 'Twas in the Moon of Wintertime'. A Jesuit missionary in Canada adapted an old 16th-century French tune into a Christmas carol, adding words in the local Huron language, which he taught to the Indians where he was based. This recording offers a reading of the English-language text followed by magical harp music based on the original composition.

This traditional Christmas carol is also known as 'The Basque Carol' or simply as 'Gabriel's Message'. It tells a story of Jesus' birth. Charles Bordes composed the tune while researching traditional Basque music. He published several of these traditional songs, and some were popularised elsewhere in Europe. This recording offers a reading of the English-language text followed by magical harp music based on original composition.

This traditional Christmas carol was written by the Austrian priest Joseph Mohr, and the music was composed by the Austrian teacher and organist Franz Xaver Gruber. This audio recording of Silent Night includes a reading of the English-language text followed by magical harp music based on the original composition.

'Ding Dong Merrily on High' is a traditional Christmas carol based on French dance music. Lyrics were written by the English composer George Ratcliffe Woodward, who had an interest in church bell ringing, which is the subject of the carol. The tune itself is a much older one which was originally recorded in the 16th century by Jehan Tabourot in his study of French Renaissance social dance called Orchésographie. This recording offers a reading of the English-language lyrics followed by magical harp music based on the original melody composition.

This recording features continuous sounds of monsoon rain and gentle thunders. Monsoon rain comes quick; it is powerful, rich and indulging. It will serve as perfect agent to neutralise any other unwanted noises of urban landscape or noisy office, allowing you to focus, relax or meditate in your own space.

The Key West quail-dove was discovered on Key West, and that is how the bird received its name. Today this bird is only a rare visitor to Florida from islands in the Caribbean. It walks under very dense cover and is often difficult to find even where it is common. This audio recording features Key West quail birdsong in its natural habitat together with other birds of tropical islands.

Indian mynah is a small starling bird native to Asia. Mynah is fairly energetic in its lifestyle and vocalisations. They often can be seen in large groups around trees. Their natural habitat increased dramatically in recent years. From their traditional Asian terrain, they migrated to many tropical islands including Maldives, Seychelles, Canaries, Hawaii, St Helena and many others. Their vocalisations include croaks, squawks, chirps, clicks, whistles and even growls. This recording offers a chorus of these energetic birds from one of the tropical islands. This is a fairly busy and energetic birdsong.

Crickets are truly magical creatures. Not only is their iconic chirping often a pleasant evening song during warm mellow summer nights in the country, but in many cultures crickets are associated with good luck, hope and even wealth. Crickets are beloved in Japan, especially for their musical songs. In Brazil, some species are considered to be signs of hope or incoming wealth. Charles Dickens wrote a tale called The Cricket on the Hearth that featured a cricket acting as a household's guardian angel. This recording features gentle cricket chirping accompanying various birds of wild grasslands.

The coyote is smaller than its close relative the gray wolf and slightly smaller than the closely related eastern wolf and red wolf. The coyote holds title of being the most vocal of all wild North American mammals. Both strength and range of vocalizations are among the most complex among such animals. The familiar coyote howl is also known as its greeting song, which forms part of the final act of a complex greeting ceremony. It is the most iconic sound of the coyote.

The Vesper Sparrow can be found in both open spaces and bushy woodland. The male sings from a higher perch, such as a shrub or fence post. The musical song begins with two pairs of repeated whistled notes and ends in a series of trills. In summer, its clear song may be heard at any time of day but it sings most impressively in the evening. This recording offers continuous Vesper Sparrow birdsong recorded in its natural habitat of grasslands together with other birds and ground creatures.

The Western Meadowlark can be found in grasslands, prairies, pastures, and abandoned fields, all of which may be found across western and central North America, as far south as northern Mexico. Similar to the Eastern Meadowlark in appearance, this bird is recognised by its very different song and call-notes. This ambient soundscape offers the Western Meadowlark's birdsong recorded in its natural habitat together with other birds, insects and other ground creatures.

The Gilded Flicker combines some elements from both the yellow-shafted and red-shafted forms of Northern Flicker. Gilded Flicker is slightly smaller than either, and it nests in holes in giant saguaro cactus. Gilded Flicker adds character and punch to the beautiful chorus of birds recorded in American forests and lowlands.

The clear whistled song of the Eastern Meadowlark can be heard in spring not only in the East of North American but also in desert grasslands of the Southwest. The song of this bird is of pure, melancholy whistles, which is simpler than the busier and flutey song of the Western Meadowlark. The black 'V' shaped patch on its chest also distinguishes the Eastern Meadowlark. This ambient soundscape offers the Western Meadowlark's birdsong recorded in its natural habitat together with other birds, insects and other ground creatures.

The Carolina Turtledove has one of the most familiar bird sounds adding elements of warmth and familiarity to natural forest ambience. This bird is known by many names. From southern Canada to central Mexico, Europe and other parts of the world this dove is abundant in open country and woodlands. This recording of woodland birdsong is accompanied by gentle cooing of Carolina Turtledoves.

Waterways and wetlands provide rich environments for birds of all kinds to establish their habitats and nesting and hunting grounds. These wetlands and prairies live in the richness and diversity of birdsong of all kinds. This ambient soundscape offers choruses of birds from wetlands and waterways recorded in their natural habitats. You will be able to hear larks, doves, coots, geese, mallards and many other beautiful calls and melodious birdsong.

Deep inside an evergreen forest, raindrops fall gently. Small streams are forming and flowing into a nearby river. Forest birds and plants are calm and peaceful. There's a distant sound of birdsong and the occasional rustle of tree branches. This recording will set a perfect background for relaxation, meditation or quiet office work. Flowing waters can also block external disturbances and conversations.

Life satisfaction and overall wellbeing is often enhanced after stopping to watch a glorious sunset, when for a few minutes the sky is a spectacle of colour. Sunset may only last a few moments, but the psychological effects of admiring the sunset may persist long after the colour has faded. Ocean waves splashing in the warm light and the beauty of the setting sun produce a similar impact and enhance these psychological benefits further.

According to Plato the sea cures all ailments of man. The healing powers of the sea have been known and used since ancient times. In today's hectic times being physically by the sea is often limited to a week's holiday. Many holistic benefits of the sea can still be enjoyed through this audio recording which captures the full spectrum of long ocean wave frequencies and delivers listeners to the promised sea land.

What makes ocean waves so addictive? The ancient wisdom that being near the seaside is good for your health turns out of be true for many of us. And the sound of ocean waves provides excellent relaxation and regeneration benefits. The notion that being near a beach makes one feel healthy is not new, of course. Doctors were prescribing trips to the sea as early as the 18th century.