Echoes of a Disappearing Planet

Discovering Pluralism in Soundscapes Using Natural Pitch Resonance and the Sonic Properties of the Alphorn

Abstract

The title for this paper came after much thought and because the instrument I play is the alphorn, an ancient instrument dating back to 1400 BC in Denmark and Germany. It relies heavily on the subtleties of natural acoustics and echoes, which result from natural resonances. It is unique in its ability to create natural resonances in soundscapes and to carry its sound literally over miles of mountain ranges, across lakes and through forests...