• The Atlantic

  • By: Gordon Hempton
  • Length: 2 hrs
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,660 ratings)

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Imagine yourself in Cape Cod in early fall with the steady swells of the waves falling against the sand and the gentle rhythmic chirp of crickets in the dunes.    

Unlike canned nature sounds created in a studio, renowned acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton gives you the real deal. He travels the world recording remarkable locations that capture the essence of the place itself. His lifelong mission is to preserve nature through sound, and his soundscapes are produced with such care and quality that you feel as if he has truly brought a slice of the world into your home.   

This title is part of The Audible Sleep Collection, exclusive audio experiences created to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up in the right morning mindset. New and free for members.

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Started Off Nice, But...

I've been in Cape Cod a lot of times and by the water at night. Yes there are crickets, but not this bad. I think this setup was in a grassy area and not closer to the beach. More like near houses. More waves and the background bugs would have been nice. The chirping can keep me up.

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bedtime listening

I fall asleep to this most nights now... lulled by the sound of ocean waves. lovely.

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La tranquilidad

Muy relajante me gustaría escribir o editar uno de estos, le encargo al autor que grabe uno en Cresent California a ver si duerme

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Extremely relaxing sounds

I love the extremely relaxing sounds of soft ocean waves and slight winds playing repeatedly. This is good for focusing or for background noise.

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Restful Nights Sleep

Great soundscape to lull one to sleep. If you’re just wanting to relax into sleep or have a case of insomnia, this is the perfect track to ease you into a restful nights sleep.

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lower volume helps

helps sleep. I read as well. Cape Cod is good if crickets aren't your thing. it helps turning sound low so they sound like they're Outside!

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Awesome

Fall into deep,, restful sleep in 5 minutes or less. Every time. Love this track.

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Very relaxing

The sounds are subtle, calm and relaxing and was the prefect length. Definitely will use again.

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Favorite One

Beautiful natural sounds that are recorded at just the right level to help lull you to sleep. This a favorite of mine for background noise.

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Yes - crickets on the beach exist!

I love this recording. Relaxes me every time. I’m also amused by the reviews stating “I have never heard crickets on the beach” because they are obviously not from the UK and perhaps forget with their limited world view that the Atlantic Ocean isn’t just a body of water in the US so I give 3 stars for story as this info might help less informed listeners.

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