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"Psychologically Ultimate Seashore" by ENVIRONMENTS

J. H. Minde | Boca Raton, Florida and Brooklyn, New York | 03/01/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It's difficult to review the ocean. This CD is a recording of the breaking surf. And that's it, for a full 60 minutes. Once released as a double sided LP, the CD does suffer from a slight editing problem where the sound "breaks" for a few seconds during the recording, but this flaw is barely noticeable. This is a wonderful CD for meditation, relaxation, and sleep. Definitely do not attempt extended "active" listening with this CD, as it does not contain anything but the natural sounds of the surf. It does not contain subliminal messages. It is meant to be played at a low volume as ambient sound. This tranquil recording is especially effective for insomnia. Setting your player on "Repeat" will give you a nightlong loop of sound to sleep by. There are numerous "Environments" recordings, some of which are out of print. I recommend them all, especially "Wood-Masted Sailboat," and any of the several "Rainstorm" recordings."

Perfect for getting to sleep

J. H. Minde | 02/12/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a wonderful recording, excellent sound quality, only the seashore no music mixed in, I use this for sleep without looping it and I never hear the end of the recording!! It's 60 minutes of seashore waves, be careful not to play it too loud, you'll probably have to adjust the volume lower than you think."

Home By The Sea

Alan Caylow | USA | 08/01/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Normally I don't review environmental discs, but this particular one deserves attention. "Environments 1: The Psychologically Ultimate Seashore" was the album that started the whole series of environmental sounds albums, and I do mean the WHOLE series of them, including the various offshoots. Originally released on LP in the 70's (with it's flipside being the sounds of a bird sanctuary), this album is a genuine recording of a seashore, rolling waves and all, and it plays for a full hour. Put it on "Repeat," and it can go on as long as you want. Is it relaxing? You bet it is. Played at low volume, this album helps me to sleep on many a night when I can't, and it also helps to sooth me and clear my mind. I put on this CD, and I'm instantly calmed. In fact, I'm playing it right now....aah....I can almost smell the seabreeze....Every home, in my opinion, should have a copy of "Environments 1: The Psychologically Ultimate Seashore." It's definitely the Big One in the genre of environmental CD's, and it's the only environmental album you'll ever need to own. Put it on, and relax in your home by the sea."

Environments 1: Psychologically UItimate Seashore

Jennifer Whitaker | Jackson, MI USA | 10/09/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I purchased this CD for the first time about five years ago. I have finally worn it out and am excited that it's still available! It is the best environmental cd on the market--just sounds, no music."

One of the all time great albums to which to relax

Jason P. Gold | Long Beach, CA | 08/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album was designed to relax you. It does a very good job. Doctors could prescribe this album to releive stress! It quiets down the room, masking the sound of life outside. Playing it causes your breathing to slow, and takes the edge off a cruel and difficult world.

Environments produced at least two "psychologically ultimate" albums including this one and the "Psychologically Ultimate Thunderstorm." I have had them ever since they first came out on vinyl in the '70s. I lost my copy of this album years ago, but managed to find the Thunderstorm album on vinyl. I then recorded it to CD and play it all night long to sleep. I know that the Ultimate Thunderstorm was not a real thunderstorm, but was white noise with some sound effects on top.

I later found a copy of this album on vinyl and recorded it to my computer, set up a 10 hour playlist which simply repeats the seashore and play it to help me relax, when I do work at home, and when I go to sleep. It is more relaxing than the Thunderstorm because it doesn't have the Thunderstorm's sometimes intrusive rumbling thunder. Accordingly, it gets played more than the Thunderstorm.

It is interesting to see the reviews below state that the Psychologically Ultimate Seashore was recorded at night because there are no gull noises. It is my recollection that it was not actually a recording or the seashore, but a simulation designed to be relaxing -- just like the Ultimate Thunderstorm. This is the reason it is self described as "Psychologically Ultimate." It sounds so good. The comments show how good a simulation it is! I've purchased actual recordings of the ocean and thunderstorms and they are not as relaxing.

The reason the album works is because it contains white noise. White noise is a sound that contains every frequencywithin the range of human hearing in equal amounts. This is the static type of sound you get when the radio dial isn't tuned to a station. Pink noise is a variant of white noise, except the tonal balance is different. This is the sound moving water makes. When used properly, as it is here, low level pink noise it is very relaxing. Because this album contains all frequencies, it masks the noise intruding from the outside world. Synthetic Silence.

They managed to use technology to record love and peace! It sounds better than the real thing!"

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