George Vlad
@georgevlad.bsky.social
Award winning sound recordist, audio director and expedition leader - Dune Part Two, Mufasa The Lion King, Horizon Forbidden West, Wordscapes, Google Pixel
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George Vlad
@georgevlad.bsky.social
· Dec 20
It's been such a pleasure to work on Mufasa The Lion King along a stellar sound team! I'm very proud of the work I did recording beautiful African wildlife sounds in Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. #fieldrecording
#filmsound
#sounddesign
#filmsound
#sounddesign
A very lazy Sunday with Myrtl. I think she knows I’m leaving soon and she wants to spend as much time as possible with me today.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A very lazy Sunday with Myrtl. I think she knows I’m leaving soon and she wants to spend as much time as possible with me today.
We spent a whole day tracking lions and when we found them, we decided to stick around so we could record their calls. Somehow we picked the laziest ones around, because they slept a lot, yawned and stretched but did not make one sound until nightfall. When they finally did roar, it was magnificent
October 1, 2025 at 8:33 AM
We spent a whole day tracking lions and when we found them, we decided to stick around so we could record their calls. Somehow we picked the laziest ones around, because they slept a lot, yawned and stretched but did not make one sound until nightfall. When they finally did roar, it was magnificent
Unbelievable colours of the Namib desert at sundown.
September 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Unbelievable colours of the Namib desert at sundown.
And so begins my solo expedition to Namibia.
September 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
And so begins my solo expedition to Namibia.
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Just published three new albums recorded in the Amazon rainforest on my website. wildambience.com/albums/
Here's a sample from 'Cuyabeno Dawn' - put some headphones on and enjoy the sound of the rainforest awakening!
#soundscape #fieldrecording #rainforest #biodiversity
Here's a sample from 'Cuyabeno Dawn' - put some headphones on and enjoy the sound of the rainforest awakening!
#soundscape #fieldrecording #rainforest #biodiversity
September 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Just published three new albums recorded in the Amazon rainforest on my website. wildambience.com/albums/
Here's a sample from 'Cuyabeno Dawn' - put some headphones on and enjoy the sound of the rainforest awakening!
#soundscape #fieldrecording #rainforest #biodiversity
Here's a sample from 'Cuyabeno Dawn' - put some headphones on and enjoy the sound of the rainforest awakening!
#soundscape #fieldrecording #rainforest #biodiversity
Hard at work in the highlands of Papua New Guinea #fieldrecording
July 15, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Hard at work in the highlands of Papua New Guinea #fieldrecording
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What is trending this week at Earth.fm?
Hint: 🐸
@thmkly.bsky.social @nickjourjine.bsky.social @georgevlad.bsky.social
Hint: 🐸
@thmkly.bsky.social @nickjourjine.bsky.social @georgevlad.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 12:29 PM
What is trending this week at Earth.fm?
Hint: 🐸
@thmkly.bsky.social @nickjourjine.bsky.social @georgevlad.bsky.social
Hint: 🐸
@thmkly.bsky.social @nickjourjine.bsky.social @georgevlad.bsky.social
Hard at work in Japan’s wild north #fieldrecording
May 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hard at work in Japan’s wild north #fieldrecording
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Our monthly episode is live and in this instalment we talk to George Vlad! @georgevlad.bsky.social
Listen to his journey into his work today, ethics in the field, what makes a valuable recording, effective conservation work and much more. 🎧
earth.fm/podcast/inte...
Listen to his journey into his work today, ethics in the field, what makes a valuable recording, effective conservation work and much more. 🎧
earth.fm/podcast/inte...
Interview: George Vlad - earth.fm
“Sound is life for me.” The latest installment of the Earth.fm podcast, Wind Is the Original Radio, finds curator Melissa
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May 7, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Our monthly episode is live and in this instalment we talk to George Vlad! @georgevlad.bsky.social
Listen to his journey into his work today, ethics in the field, what makes a valuable recording, effective conservation work and much more. 🎧
earth.fm/podcast/inte...
Listen to his journey into his work today, ethics in the field, what makes a valuable recording, effective conservation work and much more. 🎧
earth.fm/podcast/inte...
A well-camouflaged Indian scops owl waiting for nightfall in Satpura Tiger Reserve - India, 2024.
March 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A well-camouflaged Indian scops owl waiting for nightfall in Satpura Tiger Reserve - India, 2024.
I never get tired of listening to corvids:
youtu.be/AoO_UBoc-4E
youtu.be/AoO_UBoc-4E
Crow sounds - Hooded crow calls
YouTube video by George Vlad
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March 26, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I never get tired of listening to corvids:
youtu.be/AoO_UBoc-4E
youtu.be/AoO_UBoc-4E
A very intense soundscape #fieldrecording - thunder and loud insects in the jungle: youtu.be/vY9dPdZ5Vec
Thunderstorm in the rainforest - Nature sounds
YouTube video by George Vlad
youtu.be
March 21, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A very intense soundscape #fieldrecording - thunder and loud insects in the jungle: youtu.be/vY9dPdZ5Vec
Stijn Demeulenaere after a particularly grueling day in the field - Sumatra, 2023. That expedition was one of the most challenging we've been on, but the sounds we captured in those rainforests are worth all the effort, sweat, insect bites, disease etc.
March 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Stijn Demeulenaere after a particularly grueling day in the field - Sumatra, 2023. That expedition was one of the most challenging we've been on, but the sounds we captured in those rainforests are worth all the effort, sweat, insect bites, disease etc.
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New recording from sound artist and field recordist Gina Lo ✨
"Gentle waves break and flow into the gaps between the stones.
Listen to the air bubbles and limestone breathing, the marbled rock crab chirping, and the occasional pigeon flapping its wings and hooting."
"Gentle waves break and flow into the gaps between the stones.
Listen to the air bubbles and limestone breathing, the marbled rock crab chirping, and the occasional pigeon flapping its wings and hooting."
Air Bubbles and Limestone Breathing - earth.fm
Surrounded by steep rocks and clear water, reminiscent of a mini calanque, I found a pocket beneath the rocky wall of Plage de la pointe d’Endoume, right behind where I like to have late lunch before…
earth.fm
March 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
New recording from sound artist and field recordist Gina Lo ✨
"Gentle waves break and flow into the gaps between the stones.
Listen to the air bubbles and limestone breathing, the marbled rock crab chirping, and the occasional pigeon flapping its wings and hooting."
"Gentle waves break and flow into the gaps between the stones.
Listen to the air bubbles and limestone breathing, the marbled rock crab chirping, and the occasional pigeon flapping its wings and hooting."
The sounds of White tailed sea eagles
YouTube video by George Vlad
youtu.be
March 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Absolutely well deserved Oscars Best Sound win for Dune: Part Two! I’m very proud to have recorded the beautiful sounds of the Sahara for this legendary picture 🔥 #fieldrecording #filmsound #sounddesign
March 3, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Absolutely well deserved Oscars Best Sound win for Dune: Part Two! I’m very proud to have recorded the beautiful sounds of the Sahara for this legendary picture 🔥 #fieldrecording #filmsound #sounddesign
A few minimalist landscapes from Hokkaido.
February 24, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A few minimalist landscapes from Hokkaido.
If someone ever asks you what the best bird is, you can confidently answer: Steller’s sea eagle. That is all.
February 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
If someone ever asks you what the best bird is, you can confidently answer: Steller’s sea eagle. That is all.
Well deserved BAFTA sound win for Dune Part Two! The film does sound as stunning as it looks, if I can say so myself.
February 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Well deserved BAFTA sound win for Dune Part Two! The film does sound as stunning as it looks, if I can say so myself.
#fieldrecording the sounds of winter in Japan’s wild North. The snow makes everything sound nice and pleasant.
February 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
#fieldrecording the sounds of winter in Japan’s wild North. The snow makes everything sound nice and pleasant.
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A superb playlist of Jungle soundscapes just went live! 🍃
With a reflection of the definition of jungle, its use and range of meanings. Thank you to all the sound artists who helped us by sharing their thoughts and experiences and to all the recordists.
With a reflection of the definition of jungle, its use and range of meanings. Thank you to all the sound artists who helped us by sharing their thoughts and experiences and to all the recordists.
Relaxing jungle soundscapes from around the world
Listen to Earth.fm's relaxing soundscapes from around the world, and learn the difference between rainforest and jungle
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February 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
A superb playlist of Jungle soundscapes just went live! 🍃
With a reflection of the definition of jungle, its use and range of meanings. Thank you to all the sound artists who helped us by sharing their thoughts and experiences and to all the recordists.
With a reflection of the definition of jungle, its use and range of meanings. Thank you to all the sound artists who helped us by sharing their thoughts and experiences and to all the recordists.
Quick stop in Tokyo before I head into Japan’s wild North.
February 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Quick stop in Tokyo before I head into Japan’s wild North.
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Part 1 of a long, but delightful conversation with Mel from @earth-fm.bsky.social is out today. It started in typical interview format, but when two like-minded ADHD folks sit down to talk, all bets are off. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
#fieldrecording #naturerecording #naturesound
#fieldrecording #naturerecording #naturesound
February's episode is out!
This one is extra special with @andymartinsounds.com as our guest.
We talk about Andy's relationship with sound, birds, quietness, being a nature field recordist in the age of social media and much more.
Listen to part 1 here.
Thank you, Andy!
earth.fm/podcast/inte...
This one is extra special with @andymartinsounds.com as our guest.
We talk about Andy's relationship with sound, birds, quietness, being a nature field recordist in the age of social media and much more.
Listen to part 1 here.
Thank you, Andy!
earth.fm/podcast/inte...
Interview: Andy Martin pt. 1 - earth.fm
In this episode of Earth.fm’s Earth Is the Original Radio podcast – the first of a two-parter! – the site’s
earth.fm
February 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Part 1 of a long, but delightful conversation with Mel from @earth-fm.bsky.social is out today. It started in typical interview format, but when two like-minded ADHD folks sit down to talk, all bets are off. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
#fieldrecording #naturerecording #naturesound
#fieldrecording #naturerecording #naturesound
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Interview with Vicki Powis - who has been recording wildlife since 1986!
She has discovered local dialects in birdsong in her home in Australia.
Check out the interview and listen to Vicki's work.
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She has discovered local dialects in birdsong in her home in Australia.
Check out the interview and listen to Vicki's work.
earth.fm/interviews/v...
Birdsong dialects and recording the Australian outback - earth.fm
Australian landscape artist Vicki Powys has been field-recording wildlife since 1986. She has written many papers on birdsong, and, for
earth.fm
February 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Interview with Vicki Powis - who has been recording wildlife since 1986!
She has discovered local dialects in birdsong in her home in Australia.
Check out the interview and listen to Vicki's work.
earth.fm/interviews/v...
She has discovered local dialects in birdsong in her home in Australia.
Check out the interview and listen to Vicki's work.
earth.fm/interviews/v...
Eavesdrop on the conversations of owls across species: youtu.be/9vth8v2K_Qw
The sounds of Tawny and Ural owls
YouTube video by George Vlad
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February 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Eavesdrop on the conversations of owls across species: youtu.be/9vth8v2K_Qw