Dolphin Sound
The Dolphin-Assisted Sound Therapy Institute
The Dome
The Dolphin Sound Dome, now under development, is a floating sound temple over the ocean. A transparent, acoustic dome structure is attached to a circular, floating platform with an open center. We create healing music within the acoustic space of the Dome. Visitors to the Dome can relax on comfortable, floating beds and feel the healing sound vibrations along with the gentle rocking of the ocean. We locate the Dome where free-swimming dolphins and whales can participate, if they so choose. With the help of a two-way hydrophone, they can hear us, and we can hear them.
We are currently experimenting with a "domeless" Dome on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Our ocean kayak is the floating platform, and our ceiling is the dome of the sky. We sing the music of the moment in response to the natural beauty all around us. The dolphins join us. We hear their loud chuffing sounds as they surface to breathe right next to us, and we see their sound bubbles in the water as they swim under and around the kayak.
We are currently experimenting with a "domeless" Dome on the Big Island of Hawai'i. Our ocean kayak is the floating platform, and our ceiling is the dome of the sky. We sing the music of the moment in response to the natural beauty all around us. The dolphins join us. We hear their loud chuffing sounds as they surface to breathe right next to us, and we see their sound bubbles in the water as they swim under and around the kayak.
Listen to our Songs from the Bay!
What you hear in this sound clip is our singing from the kayak.
Listen for the sounds of dolphins chuffing into our resonant tones at the beginning of the recording.
In the background, you hear the gentle dance of the ocean lapping rhythmically against the hull of the kayak.
Feel your breathing deepen and your muscles relax as your body receives these sounds and experiences the hologram of azure ocean, sunlight sparkling on the water, playful dolphins and blissful song.
What you hear in this sound clip is our singing from the kayak.
Listen for the sounds of dolphins chuffing into our resonant tones at the beginning of the recording.
In the background, you hear the gentle dance of the ocean lapping rhythmically against the hull of the kayak.
Feel your breathing deepen and your muscles relax as your body receives these sounds and experiences the hologram of azure ocean, sunlight sparkling on the water, playful dolphins and blissful song.
An Image of the Dome
Last summer, visionary architect Peter van Geldern heard about our Dome project, and he generously created several preliminary concept sketches, including this axonometric rendering.
Imagine that the Dome depicted here is 50 feet in diameter. People can stand or sit on the platform, or they can float or swim in the open center. Curious dolphins can swim inside the Dome if they so choose!