Soundtracker (2010)

Soundtracker (2010) poster

Pure sound unaltered by human hands is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Gordon Hempton is an Emmy Award-winning sound recordist who has spent the last 30 years trying to find and record the vanishing sounds of nature in an attempt to capture a disappearing sensory experience. Filmmaker Nick Sherman observes Hempton in the wilderness for 30 days and uncovers an obsessive artist on a quest for perfection in this obscure medium. Hempton’s natural ability to locate and articulate himself through sound has a contagious energy and gives his work a transportive quality. Soundtracker is a fascinating meditation on the world’s changing landscape and the things we may be leaving behind in the service of progress.

Director: Nick Sherman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Original Language: en

Themes

Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World

Keywords

forest, nature

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soundtracker about?
Pure sound unaltered by human hands is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Gordon Hempton is an Emmy Award-winning sound recordist who has spent the last 30 years trying to find and record the vanishing sounds of nature in an attempt to capture a disappearing sensory experience. Filmmaker Nick Sherman observes Hempton in the wilderness for 30 days and uncovers an obsessive artist on a quest for perfection in this obscure medium. Hempton’s natural ability to locate and articulate himself through sound has a contagious energy and gives his work a transportive quality. Soundtracker is a fascinating meditation on the world’s changing landscape and the things we may be leaving behind in the service of progress.
Who directed Soundtracker?
Soundtracker was directed by Nick Sherman.
Who stars in Soundtracker?
Soundtracker stars Gordon Hempton.
How long is Soundtracker?
Soundtracker has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is Soundtracker?
Soundtracker is a Documentary film.
What are the themes of Soundtracker?
The themes of Soundtracker include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.