The story of sound

Ten minutes before Jiu Jitsu class starts, as we stretch on the mats, the volume and cadence of the conversations tells a vivid story about the energy of the room.

When the volume is high, and the rhythm fast, the room radiates energy, and you can almost feel the excitement.

When the volume is low and the tones hushed, the room feels stale, and lacks a zest for life.

As a member of one of the loudest families I know, I wear volume as a badge of honour, and every family gathering is punctuated by gales of laughter, and loud voices vying for ‘airtime’.

The volume of nature around our farm is at an all time high, songbirds are singing, geese are honking, coyotes are howling, with our dogs barking at it all.

These sounds of springs are invigorating, signal energy of new life, and I absolutely love the melody.

Close your eyes, give all your attention to your hearing, and let the symphony tell you the genre of the story that surrounds you. 

• Now that’s a peak ethos.