For those of us sheltering in place, it can feel like the walls are closing in. But our host Gordon Hempton's work as an acoustic ecologist can teach us something vitally important about transcending troubling times: sound can set us free. All we need to do is listen. In these eight episodes, you'll hear soundscapes from the wildest places on the planet — personally selected by Gordon from his thousands of hours of recordings. "These sound portraits are really about my love for the planet, and I hope to transfer to you that same feeling of reverence," says Gordon. "Isn't it special to be alive?" Grab your headphones, relax, and let's listen... Subscribe to BirdNote Presents: www.birdnote.org/listen/how-listen