'Birdsong' Harp Meditation Music: Global Collaboration of Nature Sounds

Setting the Intention for Global Peace and Harmony

A Collaboration of Nature Sound Recordings, captured around the world by like-hearted souls through the Deep Dive Community, Friends & Family.

Composed and played by Emma Hedley
Recorded by Sam Grant, Blank Studios, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – 7th May 2026

I hope you enjoy relaxing or meditating with this piece of music, identifying the wonderful nature sounds recorded around the world! Thank you to everyone who connected to create this piece of music. 

Contributors & Nature Recordings

Liyanne Unasa: Birdsong and Meow; Waiharakeke Blenheim, Aotearoa NZ

Karolien Schaareman: Wind, sea & grasshopper birds – The Netherlands

Carina Terra: Nocturnal symphony – "On retreat when I recorded these sounds at the Himalayan Institute, located on 400 acres of pristine land in the Pocono Mountains. It is a beautiful wildlife sanctuary."

Karen Blondell: Waves – "Taken while my son was surfing on Mother's Day" – Hermosa Beach, California, Pacific Ocean

Alina Pichowski: Combining all the elements in the mountains next to a river

Kitty Hedley: Heavy Rainfall & Birdsong – Whitley Bay, UK

Laura McCollam: Gentle Rain & Birds at Dawn – Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Joanna Blaylock: Crickets and Birds at Dawn – France

Hilda Hedley: (Recorded by Graham)Frogs & birds around a natural pond – France

Emma Hedley: Birdsong in Northumberland Park, Tynemouth & Bolam Lake, UK

Where the Music Began

I first recorded this piece of harp music during lockdown, with the sound of birds singing in Jesmond Dene. Recently I've been playing the harp and hang drum accompanying my sister Kitty Hedley during her guided meditation session at Shanti Bee in Newcastle Upon Tyne.  

A Childhood Spark

As a child, I was inspired to learn how to play the harp, when Scottish harper, singer and storyteller Fiona Davison came to stay with our family for ' World Book Week'. Her angelic energy was captivating, listening to her play was magical.

My dad was the Headmaster at our primary school, he filled 'Book Week' with creative activities, with sessions led by travelling artists, musicians and poets. Some of my happiest childhood memories were during those wonderful creative experiences. 

I had a few Harp lessons age 9, before my teacher moved to Germany. In recent years I bought a small lap harp, with the intention of having lessons again soon! This is the first piece of music I've composed and can currently play.

I hope you enjoy relaxing or meditating with this piece of music, and enjoy picking out the wonderful nature sounds recorded around the world.