The Sleeping World: Singing with a Humpback Whale

De: Mumble Media, Audible Sleep

Narrado por: Cynthia Kimola

Wind down by escaping into nature. Part soundscape and part bedtime story, The Sleeping World is an intimate journey through ecologies around the world.

Humpback whales are among the most intelligent animals on Earth. Some scientists believe they might even surpass humans in self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills. In this episode, we swim with a whale as he teams up with other humpbacks to use bubbles to catch fish, rescues a sea lion, and puts his own spin on melodies sung by whales across the Pacific Ocean.

This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this whale is ready to close one eye and go to sleep, you will be too.

Produced by Audible and Mumble Media
Written by Bonnie Swift
Narrated by Cynthia Kimola
Executive Producers for Mumble Media: Cara Ehlenfeldt and Jake Young
Executive Producer for Audible: Anna Stitt
Sound Design and Mix: Mumble Media
Additional Recordings: Lisa Walker and Fred Sharpe
The Mumble Media team is Jaymeson Catsouphes, Cara Ehlenfeldt, Chester Gwazda, Liz Mak, Lee Mengistu, Renée Vargas, and Jake Young
Whale Consultants: Lisa Walker and Fred Sharpe
Fact-Checker: Andrea López-Cruzado
Head of Creative Development at Audible: Kate Navin
Chief Content Officer at Audible: Rachel Ghiazza

This production includes sounds collected under NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service Research Permit 19703.

Available in Dolby Atmos on Audible.

©2025 Audible Originals, LLC (P)2025 Audible Originals, LLC.

Beautiful bedtime story!

The narrator’s voice is so soothing and I loved the story content. Soft sounds of nature intertwined with the narration make for a lovely bedtime story and lulled me to sleep.

Zzzzz

Perfect for falling asleep! The background audio effects are wonderful- beautifully recorded and blended seamlessly. Nothing here to startle you, all the sounds are natural: rain, gurgling water, soft animal sounds/calls, wind, shifting sand, rustling leaves, etc. The narrator has the perfect voice for lulling the listener into a relaxed state. The narrated subject matter- facts about the featured animal and its natural habitat- is interesting enough to very gently engage your brain… and then send you straight off to dreamland.

Fascinating

I love this series of stories. This one was fascinating. It’s educational while also being relaxing. Great for kids to listen to and adults. It’s a reminder that there’s another larger world we live in.

Beautifully Done!

It seems Nature facts are mentally soothing. The narrator's voice is one with the words. With the subtle background sounds of the particular animal's environment furnish the final touch.

Calm and relaxing

It helped me calm down, relax and get to sleep. This audio was a perfectly.