Solitude

This track is less intense than both Ice Wind and Snowstorm (at least if listened to at a lower volume, which seems appropriate since the track isn't called Snowmageddon). The wind ebbs and flows, during the quieter times the creaking of the lake ice is more pronounced (I don't really hear a water gurgling sound unless the volume is unrealistically high). The wind is the primary focus of the track though, and has a swirling quality. You can definitely tell the vertical difference between the rustling of the dry leaves lower down, creaking/crackling branches midway, and maybe some high pine boughs here up above. The creaking ice sounds like it's ahead and a little more distant, which is much better than if it were below you. ;) That's on headphones. On speakers, it primarily sounds like an open, airy wind track. That's great since most of the wind tracks before this one were primarily intended for headphones and just sounded like white noise on speakers. Bonus points for this track having a hollow, whistling wind that appears here and there, something not captured in previous wind tracks. But, as a final thought... A warm desert wind would've been a more unique addition than a third winter wind track, IMHO.

Grab a blanket and get cozy! Solitude is by far the coldest-sounding track in the catalogue. There are powerful winds and gentle creaks and pops of a freezing lake. The description is spot-on, and the preview is a great indicator of what you're going to get when you pick up this lovely wind track. Also, the writer at Naturespace wasn't kidding when (s)he said this recording can lull its listeners to sleep. If you have insomnia, this is a must-buy.

I loved this track. It actually has an icy feel to it. Very relaxing and peaceful. A couple of small birds are chipping very subtly in the area. So nice. Naturespace is THE best out there. Look no further.

I love NatureSpace. I always have; from the albums to the apps. All tracks are not the same obviously, unless you consider that they are all masterfully recorded and presented. Everyday I open the app and hope to be greeted with an announcement that there is a new track available. So I was not disappointed when I saw "Solitude" this evening for purchase and download. The wind tracks are some of the very best NatureSpace has to offer because it demonstrates how utterly fantastic the sound recordings have been executed. Wind, and all of its subtle nuances, are quite difficult to record in such exacting and meticulous care. The different levels of wind like the subtle flavor notes of wine are present and depend upon the ear of the listener to pick the ingenious sounds out. That said, I do appreciate the description by the author, and I do understand the sounds on this particular track, but I just cannot get it out of my head the gurgling sounds of trapped air bubbles under the ice. Above, the blowing winds, whirling leaves, and creaking tree limbs add great flavor, if you will, to the track, but that gurgling trapped air is a total distraction, especially if used with headphones. Ambient sounds in a room (if played over a speaker) make this track more agreeable to me, but the squishy, organic fleshy sounds of the chilled water and air bubbles darting about underneath the ice is just too unappealing and diverts attention away from what is happening above the lake ice. This track, due to my inability to overcome the sound of someone squeezing overripe tomatoes, could never lull me to sleep. This is certainly not the fault of the recording artist. This is truly a real, distinct sound (subtle as it may be) made by nature, but one I could do without. I'll still enjoy the track played over speakers where I agree, "it adds a lovely sense of fresh air to a room." I am still suggesting a NatureSpace track for the winter holidays. What "The Cloud Engine" and "The Ghost" track did for machinery in nature - a steam locomotive traveling twisty mountain trails - I dream of a distant horse drawn sleigh voyaging and traversing through a winter field and pine wood. Maybe they are going to Grandma's house? (That would be a great name; akin to the Hansel and Gretel track.) One thing must be evident though. The wind blowing through the dried, frozen fields and pine boughs brushing against each other with a light wind and snow (or sleet) falling you hear the unmistakeable jingle of the sleigh's bells and perhaps the whinny and neigh of the horses. Now THAT would be a festive, natural, and a welcomed addition to NatureSpace's catalog. So what are the chances of all of those elements coming together? :-) As always, with peace, love, and harmony, John Flyte 3:56AM August 2, 2016 Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania [I welcome the artist's reply for further discussion.]