18. Antarctic Soundscapes and Musicology: the Not So Silent Continent

Antarctica is not as silent as it first appears. Musicologist and Antarctic studies scholar Dr. Carolyn Philpott explores how sound, silence, and music shape the ways people experience and imagine the continent. From songs performed during early polar expeditions and Vaughan Williams’s Antarctic film music to field recordings, iceberg cracks, wildlife, and modern soundscape compositions, the episode reveals Antarctica’s rich acoustic identity. Philpott also introduces ecomusicology and explains how Antarctic soundscapes, tourism, and sensory experience can build emotional connections with a place most people will never visit.Episode Guest: Dr. Carolyn PhilpottLearn more about Dr. Philpott hereBrowse Dr. Philpott’s Publications hereConnect with Dr. Philpott on LinkedInListen to Vaughn Williams’ Scott of the Antarctic on YoutubeListen to Penguin Ballet by Nigel Westlake on Spotify Listen to Seals (Underwater) by Douglass Quinn on YouTubeListen to Antarctic Sound Recordings by Phillip Samartzis on YouTubeIceberg Crash by Almaz KhakimovEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media WebsiteFollow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, written, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Nela Ruiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.