May 30, 2018 - Walnuts and Pottery.mp3

This audio file, dating from May 30, 2018, is a unique amalgamation of the sounds of walnuts and pottery. The recording opens with the distinct clatter of walnuts being dropped onto a hard surface, creating a rhythmic sound pattern. This is shortly followed by the soft, soothing hum of a pottery wheel in motion. As the audio progresses, the listener is treated to the gentle scraping of tools against clay, molding and shaping it into an unseen form. The two sounds intertwine, creating an immersive soundscape that feels both rustic and artistic. Occasionally, the listener can hear the crackling sound of walnut shells being cracked open, releasing their rich, nutty aroma into the air. The pottery sounds continue, punctuated by the occasional thud of a finished piece being carefully set aside. The audio file ends with the fading echo of the pottery wheel slowing down, and the final, satisfying crunch of a walnut being cracked. This is an auditory experience that wonderfully