Take a Journey of Sound Through the Morris

A green and white graphic that reads, "Auscultation Points" with monochrome green trees in the background.

A man in a white t-shirt and baseball cap sits outdoors next to a sign that reads, "Richard Hamilton" followed by three paragraphs of small text.

Audio artist Richard Hamilton debuted his 24-minute soundscape piece, Auscultation Points, here at the Morris during a workshop for the University of Pennsylvania's Program in Environmental Humanities Ecotopian Toolkits in June 2024. His piece, a combination of sounds recorded from across our gardens, encourages you to immerse yourself in nature and reflect on the parts of the Morris that we typically hear as well as those sounds we cannot hear without assistance.

Richard used various microphones such as ultrasonic mics and hydrophones to record sounds from plants, animals, and bodies of water. The result is a layered soundscape that reflects the beauty of the Morris while highlighting how unheard sounds play a larger role in the health and stability of the ecosystem than we realize.

On your next visit, bring your headphones and scan the QR code located on the sign outside the Welcome Center—or listen below!

RPH · Auscultation Points

Learn more about Richard Hamilton and Auscultation Points →

Richard Hamilton is the co-owner of Dragonfly Audio Post and an award-winning sound designer, mixer, and film/tv composer.

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