A binaural recording in the Amazon | Daniel Waples (in his underwear) - wear headphones!

So I am just out from a two week retreat, deep in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest... I was only eating brown rice, quinoa, oats, dry plantain and a little bit of coal cooked local fish for the duration.. I left all electronic 'toys' alone until the very last day, when I filmed this just before sunset (and the bugs REALLY began to bite!)
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hanginbalance.bandcamp.com to check them out!
I used these head phones:
hookeaudio.com/ connected via bluetooth to my ipad on a stand I made myself from drift wood...
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[@DanielWaples]

Shall I make more little fun clips like this? I mean in the nature with the headphones that is, not in my undies!

[@chimpwest6624]

Daniel Waples more nature less wearing only ya pants 😂

[@YumeOwArt]

yees!! well it doesn't bother me that you wear only your underwear xD

[@DanielWaples]

* duly noted, socks shall be added next time

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

Yes, definitely if you can . i would love you to make more of tgese videos. Blessings.

[@lwolfstar7618]

Daniel Waples well i certainly didnt mind you not wearing pants, but i love this idea!

[@HolisticHealthatHome]

Hearing the water in the background was a beautiful touch. Thanks for sharing, Daniel!

[@DanielWaples]

+Nerds and Nutrition I'll make sure more comes like this soon then!

[@antheayur112]

I really like the headphones experience. It is incredible to hear what you would be hearing audio perspective wise. Especially with the water stream movement and the 3:18 bird calls. Truly beautiful!

[@DanielWaples]

+Anthea Yur it's a trip hey! They are not the highest of quality as they are Bluetooth and create a strange compression but it's soooooooo much better than the board mic of the iPad ;)

[@antheayur112]

Oh, absolutely! Just Bluetooth headphones? I think they sounded significantly better than what I would have expected with just Bluetooth headphones. It really isolates the white noise the right amount. :)

[@HookeAudio]

THIS IS SO GOOD DANIEL!! And Anthea, yes! They are Bluetooth headphones that capture binaural 3D audio WIRELESSLY to a phone :-) www.hookeaudio.com

[@mirabaichrin2980]

What an incredible life you lead, filled with travel and the beautiful music that you create. A blessing to hear and see you in your element wherever that might be in any given moment. Thank you very much!

[@frenchywhofrenchman5006]

Thanks Daniel for sharing this moments with us, love the sighting you choose on all you new binaural recordings, and yes keep offering us your recordings as simple as you feel them, and for the dress code it's your call ! ;-)

[@YumeOwArt]

So beautiful. I'm so happy this instrument and the people who play it exist ❤ thank you for the nice video, it sounds mesmerizing 😍

[@geaveritas]

Thanks for sharing this amazing experience, Daniel, you are an unbroken energy that burns as possible within... blessings 🙏💜

[@madisonbright835]

What a peaceful way to begin the morning, thank you so much for posting this! Would love more of these, yes :)

[@DanielWaples]

+Madison Bright right! Just for you.. more coming ;)

[@dekotahrunninghorse9372]

Beautiful and so relaxing. The music so flowing and incredible! Thank you for this , your music is uplifting and amazing!

[@DanielWaples]

+Dekotah Runninghorse ✌️

[@irinakozlova7394]

Thank you for the wonderful sounds! Pleased to hear that very "catching" rythm you played in the Tunnel.🤩👏 Eager to know what is it, seems familiar to me))))

[@OldMysticFantasist]

Oh yes!!! The headphone experience was brilliant!! Only seconds into the playing I was swept away to the tropics with you. More of that would be heavenly.

[@DanielWaples]

+OldMysticFantasist right! Leave it with me ;)

[@NikM-sincostan]

this is utterly peaceful, please do more!!!

[@seashell_mariposa]

What an amazing experience! Thank you for sharing this with us! Wonderful music. The headphones brought it to another level! :)

[@DanielWaples]

+Kerayzee0602 right! They really do add something quite special to the experience!

[@holger544]

awesome man! beautiful music you make!!!

[@vickilambert6610]

Thank you for doing what you do. Just beautiful! I was listening to you and my 7 year old grandson with ADHD came in. He immediately got on my lap and said "this is calming." The difference in him is amazing to say the least and he wants to listen constantly. I'm going to try to get him a cheap one for Christmas as he loves it so much.

[@DanielWaples]

+Vicki Lambert drop me an email Vicki, I'd love to help bet I can with this :) [e-mail]

[@YumeOwArt]

I'm now watching this with my headphones and wow this is so cool!!

[@inchenalia9419]

Daniel, Du bist eigentlich der Beste! Die Intensität, Kraft und derart lieblich verspielten Rhythmien. *Wie schön doch Einfachheit sein kann!* Einfachheit mit Geist. Weiter so Daniel, Du inspirierst mich, Deine Musik, Deine Persönlichkeit tut mir gut! Ich wünsche Dir weiterhin sehr viel Freude bei Deiner noch viel wertvolleren Arbeit! Danke!

[@Rarobbie]

Sweet! so peaceful + serene ~*~ thanks for sharing another moment from your journey!

[@DanielWaples]

+Robert Riffe can't wait to get back between your trees in the fall my brother!

[@thesoundchannel8604]

Binaural recordings are great, it gives you the feel that you are actually there. Make more of it ! Im experimenting right now with a binaural sennheiser headset.

[@thenittygritty9619]

Very happy soul love it. Keep doing what you do love the art you share with us👌

[@Steven-vl7rn]

Daniel thank you for such an arduous effort with nature, the result is astonishingly creative and sonically rich in tonal diversity. It would be pleasurable to experience further binaural recordings. Not just from preserved beautiful natural scenic locations, though from all manner of environmental and social offerings. Warm Regards, Steven

[@DanielWaples]

+Steven Ouwerkerk noted! I'll see what I can do about recording a little of my set that I'm to play this Friday evening at an intimate show I'm to play here in Taiwan!

[@YumeOwArt]

"hang in balance" very nice, always love the names hahah I wish the video would have been longer 😁❤

[@DanielWaples]

+YumeOw there are a few hundred videos of me online to enjoy however ;)

[@YumeOwArt]

Daniel Waples I know 😁 And i watched a lot 😅

[@opale777]

I looooooooove this sound soooo much!!! Peacefull :D

[@v1v1r4]

Cool remix) your sounds the best ever!👍

[@DanielWaples]

+Deni Rain thanx very much!

[@ooscarmayo9964]

Eres El Mejor Gracias Por Tu Música Que me Ha Hecho Relajarme mas de Una Vez

[@sr43ezh]

this binaural recording is friggin amazing. it gives your music such a vivid vibe. defenitelly more like this. maybe in some echoy places?

[@rachelleweisel3304]

Please please please to a whole album of binaural bilateral music ...it's amazing .you're amazing and it would be so incredible to go to sleep to! It is so very healing. I could probably give up most of my self help apps on my phone and just listen to this... smiles thank you with love life and laughter xoxo Rachelle 🌈🌠❤🌹

[@ShravanSuryanarayana]

All my fav tunes in one video!!! great one.. however the sound felt louder when you turned your head to a side (at the beginning). Once again thanks for the amazing music. while I am still searching for (6 yrs now for) an afforable way to get a hang and learn from a master

[@muhammadramdhanpurnama3800]

That's really beautiful music, and you play it perfectly.. unfortunately I can't see your live show because the distance is too far, only on youtube, instagram and facebook.. However, thank you so much for letting me hear your beautiful relaxation music.

[@MauroGuerreiro]

The sound is good in this video.

[@zeasee9238]

I like the sound of the water stream, and of course, your music

[@DanielWaples]

+Asia Lam thank you kindly :)

[@fernandaqueiroz3631]

Que som maravilhoso! ❤️❤️❤️

[@hoepafloep]

Daniel! I love your music!

[@DanielWaples]

+MartinNL blessing s

[@jedr.3494]

Found myself sitting in my chair with my eyes shut and it transformed into a meditation state for me.

[@macll1]

wowwww... con los auriculares es GENIAL !!! ♥

[@Thaylien]

I'm really glad that I waited to watch this until I was somewhere that I could actually relax and appreciate it, thanks again music man. Also, have you tried a 50/50 mix of Detol and water, in a little squirt bottle, to spray on your skin? It helps stop mosquitos from landing on you as much.

[@user-ip1zi6nx9o]

amazing!!:)

[@cpm9747]

"The blessing of not being eaten by mosquitos." Don't I wish. It's mosquito season all day every day around here except for like two months in the absolute dead of winter.

[@dasbootu5118]

Beautiful and you too x

[@lejardinbis]

C'est lui le 5ème Elément!! fabuleux!

[@BethAWeinstein]

OMFG THIS IS AMAZING!!!!

[@DanielWaples]

+beth weinstein indeed!!

[@bubblegum2445]

whoah.

[@BenTight]

I've got a turtle too, but the Sound is Not the same at yours... kidding - nice Sound and Rhythm

[@Panamaniac63]

💖💖💖

[@nicolasgrangeonhandpanandd514]

Amazing Daniel. Thanks for this moment. What scale are you playing ? thanks friend

[@jumanaqazzaz9366]

I just got my hang drum and I'm trying to play it..not easy!

[@rubenfuentetajariano2940]

Guao que relax con el río de fondo

[@cenapturgut]

Cool

[@janiebarker2687]

😁 Peace and Love

[@DanielWaples]

+Janie Barker ✌️

[@xGoldColossus]

dude you have some killer self control if i was getting eaten by amazon mosquitos id be stopping to swat at the everytime one landed on me hahaha

[@LeonorDeAquithania]

❤

[@vyvii3293]

Daniel do you have a favourite scale for handpans? I'm a novice and trying to decide is hard. I really enjoy the c# annaziska scale and c and g scales in general. Any advice?

[@freakycool17]

Wanna learn it from you if I could.. Love ur music

[@celinephil2920]

c bien la casquette !! binaureals !! wonderfull experience .

[@user-zd9bj9sh8b]

Thank u for sharing I bought the handpan last week♥ I hope to play l just like u Happiness and oness with handpan :) Thank u in korea

[@DanielWaples]

Ahh welcome to the family! If you ever make an event in Korea, please invite me! I have always wished to visit Korea :)

[@user-zd9bj9sh8b]

Daniel Waples oh I rellay want it :) if you have a plan to visit here contact me :) Ill introduce you to korea player :) I hope to see u enjoy your day :) thank you

[@michaelpockat1]

Absolutely amassing....the water adds to the power of your drum....wish for you to come to Malta....any how another wonderful peace.....btw...what happen to the hairstyle?? TC bro

[@DanielWaples]

I was in Malta once many years ago, I had an awesome time and for sure I am looking forward to returning some time :) I had dreadlocks for around 14 years... I had a hair cut, that's all... ;)

[@michaelpockat1]

Daniel Waples yesh of you make it back to malta I have a place for ya....I really enjoy ur music...DC bro

[@michaelpockat1]

Daniel Waples I was watching your video when you had dreadlocks

[@alimeyrtc7221]

İncredible and so nice👏👏Why not come to Turkey? 😊

[@DanielWaples]

+Alime Yirtici I really hope I can soon.. talks are happening about an event that could bring over!

[@gregoryschimanski7689]

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[@vyvii3293]

Daneil, I am wondering - I know you use Pan Amor drums a lot, what do you use to amplify your drum, and how do you store/carry it around? I'm not sure Pan AMor do bags?

[@CathyStacy]

Those bluetooth mics sound great. Do you still recommend them? they are currently on sale and I'm thinking of getting them.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

I bought a pair and they're decent! They're worth the money that they're on sale for.

[@Boogieforme]

Are you trying to lure us into your videos by adding that you're scantily clad mr Waples :p

[@DanielWaples]

+Boogieforme actually, I had to traverse through the water to reach that place, I'd forgotten to pick up my shorts when I embarked on the mission haha

[@Boogieforme]

Daniel Waples Haha, I figured something like that! You're too nice to pull KZbin tricks for clicks like that I guess :)

[@SufferingAddict88]

Not sure why you think you diet would be of interest (description), but the video is truely beautiful. I have a question: I've seen only a hand full of your videos now and I always wondered why their are never any sounds from the surroundings, your videos all sound like they were recorded in a studio. Except for this one. How is that possible?

[@DanielWaples]

I tend to over talk perhaps ;)

[@DanielWaples]

But check out the link in the info box on the video.. I used a Bluetooth set of headphones that recorded with a mic in each ear ;)

[@SufferingAddict88]

@Daniel Thanks for the reply. I think I made my question not quite clear. My question was not concerning this video, but concerning most of your other videos. In the videos I've seen so far (for example the one that starts playing when one is visiting your channel), I can never hear any background noises even though they are recorded in public. Do you edit the background noise out, or how do you do that? :)

[@Stephen_Walking]

no fire sound?

[@matthewcampbell9860]

What scale is this pan in?!

[@DanielWaples]

D minor... D a c d e f g a c d

[@youssefyoss71]

I think you more in the left ear 👌👌👌👌

[@DanielWaples]

Possibly so if I was turning my head slightly to one side to avoid the mosquitos ;)