ASMR | BINAURAL Sounds of a Sleepy Town in the PHILIPPINES MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

The remote town of Barlig lays at the foothills of Mt. Amuyao, one of the most majestic mountains of the Cordilleras. Known as the “Last Ecological Frontier in Mountain Province,” Barlig is also home to mossy forests, waterfalls, hot springs, giant trees, and centuries-old rice terraces that continue to provide rice for the community. 

This 360-degree immersive sound video puts the viewer right in the center of the action. As you gaze out a window, listen to the sounds of a quiet village slowly waking up in the morning, with roosters crowing and dogs barking in the distance. 

Recorded using Ambisonics, audio is captured in a 360-degree sphere from the position of the microphone. For best listening results, put on a pair of open back headphones, but any headphones or even earbuds will work. You can also leave this on in the background as unobtrusive, calming noises as you go about your day. 

The Department of Tourism invites you to go on an ambient sound trip and experience a destination through the distinct sounds that can be heard when all is quiet. When we travel, we go “sightseeing,” but it is with our ears that we hear and sense things all around us. This is the first in a series of videos that will explore the natural sounds of a place, allowing viewers to tune into nature and be fully present in the moment.