Noah Guthrie
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Birdhouse Archive #006
🕑 Added 2025-03-07 15:37:32 +0000 UTCOkay, this one is way different from usual, so bear with me and give this description a read for some broader context.
I've wanted to share this one for a while but have been a little shy about it because it's not what I usually release. After listening to it again, I found that it still brings me joy, so I thought, why not give it a shot? This month's archive entry is an instrumental lo-fi soundscape called "Wolvercote."
I created this last year after returning from my tour in the UK and Europe. Now, some of you know already that I am a giant nerd and that the works of J.R.R. Tolkien are somewhat of an obsession of mine. While in England, I made a point to visit his resting place in Oxford at Wolvercote Cemetery. I had always heard that it was a beautiful and calming place to visit, and I found that description to be spot on. I have attached a few images below that my amazing friend Sara took while I was there to give you a sense of the place.
That rainy morning in Wolvercote Cemetery was a special moment for me. I wanted to try and retain every feeling I could from that day. I made sure to record the sounds I heard there—the rain, the birdsong, the sound of the children on the playground next door. I knew I wanted to try and recreate that scene, not only in my head but by somehow incorporating music.
When I got home to my studio, I made this track starting with a guitar part that I had been toying with on tour but had no other plans for. Then I added in the sounds of the cemetery. The result is a melancholic but beautiful soundscape that puts me back in that moment every time I hear it. Mission accomplished.
Just a final thought for when you listen to this one:
Put on some headphones, slow down, and do some "active listening." This song may not have lyrics, but there is plenty to listen to. If you have 5 minutes to sit back with your eyes closed and listen, I think this can be a relaxing experience for you.
Comments
Charlie B
This is awesome! Love it, listened to it at work and was helpful in getting focused, relaxed. As Tina said I definitely use an entire playlist of this just to zone out to. While not your usual stuff, I do enjoy getting to hear other sides of you. Thank you for sharing and bringing us on location with this and the photo.
joseph secker
This is beautiful. It put you there with you. I normally don’t like instrumentals that much but this is perfect!♥️♥️♥️
Noah Guthrie
Haha my thoughts exactly
Tina Estep
I need an hour long version of this to listen to while I drift off to sleep 💗 Beautiful!
Noah Guthrie
So glad!
Allison Saia
This is beautiful and so relaxing! You did a wonderful job of mixing all the sounds into a gorgeous piece of music. It really took me into the photos and made me feel like I was there with you. Really special! :)
