Whether it’s the Colossus of Rhodes or the Great Pyramid of Giza, visiting the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is something that many adventurers dream of.
Now, your bucket list is about to get even longer, as experts have created a new list of must-visit destinations.
Dolby Laboratories has revealed the Seven Sonic Wonder of the World.
From laughing hippos in Kenya to Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier, Dolby claims you need to hear these wonders before it’s too late.
‘We all dream of seeing the Seven Wonders of the World, but how often do we dream of hearing them?’ said Daniela Bischof, Senior Director, Marketing Europe at Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby Laboratories has revealed the Seven Sonic Wonder of the World. Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier – the largest glacier in Europe – tops the list
From laughing hippos in Kenya (pictured) to Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier, Dolby claims you need to hear these wonders before it’s too late
The Seven Sonic Wonders were selected using the same criteria as the Seven Natural Wonders.
This includes epic natural beauty, the most endangered natural sounds, diversity and distribution, ecological significance, historical heritage, geographical location, embodiment of a sense of mystery.
Iceland’s Vatnajokull Glacier – the largest glacier in Europe – tops the list.
‘Trace the millenia-long journey of Iceland’s largest glacier from peak to shore, before shattering to release air bubbles that have been frozen in time for 10,000 years,’ Dolby said.
The Dawn Chorus of Lake Suvasvesi in Finland is next, where the summer sun never sets, creating an endless chorus of black-throated diver birds.
Kenya’s Laughing Hippopotamus and Panama’s ‘Frog Beats’ are third and fourth on the list.
‘During the pitch-black nights beneath the rainforest canopy, a tranquil frog chorus conceal the slither of venomous predators lurking underfoot,’ Dolby said.
The Dawn Chorus of Lake Suvasvesi in Finland is next, where the summer sun never sets, creating an endless chorus of black-throated diver birds
During the pitch-black nights beneath the rainforest canopy, a tranquil frog chorus conceal the slither of venomous predators lurking underfoot
One entry comes from the UK – the famous starling murmuration (pictured here over Brighton pier)
Meanwhile, one entry comes from the UK – the famous starling murmuration.
‘Tens of thousands of starlings flock together in a dazzling swarm, a phenomenon so loud that it flashed on Britain’s WW II-era radar screens,’ Dolby added.
Finally, the Whispers of a Coral Reef in the Sulu Sea and the Caribbean Sea’s Humpback Whale Song round out the list.
If you haven’t got unlimited time or money to physically visit the Sonic Wonders, you’ll be happy to hear that you can listen to them from home.
Dolby worked with award-winning wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, to create an album of the sounds, which you can find on various platforms here.
‘I hope the tracks transport listeners to the heart of these natural wonders, to where I originally placed my microphones,’ Mr Watson said.
Finally, the Whispers of a Coral Reef in the Sulu Sea (pictured) and the Caribbean Sea’s Humpback Whale Song round out the list
If you haven’t got unlimited time or money to physically visit the Sonic Wonders, you’ll be happy to hear that you can listen to them from home
