11 June 2026

The Real Loon in June

See what you think of this doozy, Richard. 
 
 



Now these are the real Loons. Their voices are rhythmic, the lake noises are atmospheric & it magically lines up with any beats between 100-130bpm... 

 

 

Loon - Voices of the... cassette, National Audubon Society NAS1001, 1980.
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Side A -
Introduction & Loon Call Identification (narrated by Robert J. Lurtsema

Side B -
Chorus from a Distant Lake    
Tremolo Duet    
Wail Duet    
Border Confrontation    
Wails with Morning Songbird Chorus    
Tremolos While Running    
Wails During a Thunderstorm    
Coyotes Calling with Loons
 
 
 

Enjoy,
NØ
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15 comments:

  1. NØ6/11/26, 12:01 AM

    Voices of the...
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  2. Richie Muster6/11/26, 12:56 AM

    Well, we have gone left-field on this! It looks fascinating though, and i can't wait to listen to it through my trusty Sennheisers. Cheers mate.

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    1. NØ6/11/26, 10:55 AM

      Just call me Mister Leftfield. Thanks brother. Hope you enjoy.

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  3. Richard6/11/26, 2:05 AM

    One of the great sources for sampling. Known about it, forgotten and glad you post it.

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    1. NØ6/11/26, 10:55 AM

      Good to be back in your good graces, Thanks.

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  4. Hawksmort6/11/26, 11:44 PM

    Been trying to decide where to drop this. I think this is where.

    French Classical Works for Bassoon in June
    https://drive.proton.me/urls/MM7H90P56M#SMMAx5cYagxT

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    1. NØ6/12/26, 10:38 AM

      Ah, none too soon. French bassoon. Thanks, Hawksmort(oon).

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  5. Anonymous6/12/26, 1:56 PM

    Very quiet lol (don't disturb the aquatic wildlife). From the Buttholes to Europop, then Loons to Bassoons. Thanks for distracting me from the football.
    MarkyD

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    1. NØ6/12/26, 3:25 PM

      Thank you, MarkyD. From the Buttholes to Europop, then Loons to Bassoons...that seems suck an appropriate description of this dump. But football season isn't until fall...oh, wait, you mean soccer, yeah.

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  6. Anonymous6/14/26, 11:44 AM

    Thank you for this! I grew up by a lake that always has a pair of loons living on it. One of the most beautiful and haunting bird calls. Sometimes they go on all night. I have a few loon call field recording albums, but not this National Audubon Society one from 1980, looking forward to listening to it. Hope side 2 is without narration! Loon call also reminds me of that loon sampling by 808 State for Pacific 202, lovely. :0)

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    1. NØ6/14/26, 11:52 AM

      Growing up by a loon lake must have been wonderful. Side two is primarily loon tunes. 808 State song a great example of loony tune, thanks for the reminder, I don't know if you read the cassette cover write up but I got a laugh out of that. Thanks, :0).

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  7. Anonymous6/14/26, 11:51 AM

    Possible suggestion for Joon: the classic Canadian New Wave band The Spoons. They are very melodic, have a terrific bassist in Sandy Horne, and are still around! Best known for their Nova Heart single, it's their Talk Back album (produced by Nile Rogers) and Romantic Traffic ep that are my faves.

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  8. NØ6/14/26, 1:19 PM

    I'll put them on the back burner & give 'em a listen. Too bad the have the final "s". That would be Spoons in Junes. Thanks for the comment & suggestion, though.

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  9. mircea6/16/26, 11:40 PM

    This release is lovely ♥️

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