Turning Climate Data into Music
from Weather Geeks
Guests: Harlan Brothers and Jamie Perera We spend a lot of time looking at climate data — charts, maps, graphs, trends. But what if, instead of staring at the numbers, we listened to them? What if rising temperatures, shifting seasons, and accelerating change had a sound? Today’s guests, Harlan Brothers and Jamie Perera, are pioneers in a growing and fascinating field known as climate data sonification. They take datasets that often feel distant or abstract and translate them into music and sound — turning climate change into something you don’t just understand, but feel. In this episode, we’ll explore how sound can open new doors to climate communication, why art and science don’t have to live in separate worlds, and how listening to the planet might help us connect with it in a whole new way. Chapters 00:00 The Intersection of Sound and Climate Data 08:33 Understanding Sonification: Transforming Data into Sound 19:25 Break 1 19:44 Artistic Choices in Sonification: Making Data Listenable 27:06 Break 2 27:45 The Audience of Sonification: Education, Art, and Engagement 37:34 Future of Climate Data Sonification: Collaborations and Innovations
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In this episode of the Weather Geeks Podcast, Dr. Marshall Shepherd engages with Harlan Brothers and Jamie Perera, pioneers in the field of climate data sonification. They discuss how transforming climate data into sound can create a visceral experience that enhances understanding and emotional connection to climate change. The conversation explores the artistic choices involved in sonification, the intended audience for their work, and the future of this innovative approach to climate communication.
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