Ocean Surf

There is music overlaid over this just straight surf...puts me in mind of moonlight stroll on white beaches in the Hebrides.


Okay, but ocean too mild   June 1, 2005
Ron Anderson (Alma, AR United States)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful

This recording was lacking in several ways. If you like big crashing waves, this one does not deliver, as most are gentle to medium waves that end peacefully against a sandy beach followed by sounds of water trickling. The sounds are a bit disproportionate with the waves somewhat muted and the "trickle" sounds much louder than you would expect. The wave pattern seemed too rhythmic and unnatural to me, as though I were listing to one wave at a time with a pause between each rather than a recording of the ocean. And lastly, there was just too little variation (I know that can be a good thing, but was taken too far on this cd).
I have a few of these ocean sound cds as I have found they are perfect for listening at work. They are soothing but do not interrupt my train of thought. So far my favorite is Echoes of Nature: Ocean Waves (I'll review it on its amazon page).
There are so many variations of ocean sounds in the world, why hasn't someone developed a 4-cd set of ocean sounds?


The only ocean cd for insomniacs   January 5, 2004
NorthernLights (Beijing, China)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful

Most ocean cds are of the "Sound and Fury" type, which makes them basically unsuitable for their most popular use: that of a crooning lullaby.

This recording by Dan Gibson does not, contrary to the official review above, offer you the sound of gentle waves gently lapping on the shores of Oregon. The waves of "Ocean Surf" are big and powerful ones but they are slow-paced. "Ocean Surf" is a natural, oceanic Adagio. It is majestic and yes, soothing (IF and only IF you turn down the volume)...

All my friends and visitors are transfixed when they hear this cd and most of them then proceed to ask me if they can borrow it, which I always answer in the negative.

Purists will be delighted since this recording does not feature any bird or other disturbing musical agency, either natural or artificial. It is just waves and the rustling sound of flushed sand for more than one hour.

People who are looking for more variety in sound should buy the equivalent cd by Echoes of Nature or Waves by Scott Wyker. Echoes of Nature has seagulls, singing pebbles and other oceanic audio delicacies (but no music, don't fret!), whereas Scott Wyker offers you an outstanding recording that is both genuine, evocative and extremely beautiful.


Peaceful   February 15, 2002
Nathan Jackson (Silsbee, TX United States)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful

I purchased this CD-ROM about 7 years ago and played it every night. I listened to it until I fell asleep. I have listened to it each night since I purchased it. The constant playing resulted in numerous scratches on the back. Several weeks ago I had the CD restored so that I could continue enjoying it. I have often looked for this CD so that I could purchase another copy since my original one was becoming well used. I am thrilled to find it again so that I can have a new copy and a constant supply from now on when replacement becomes necessary. It is the most relaxing and soothing sounds that I have ever heard. Additionally, I find it envaluable for daytime listening whenever I am in need of some peaceful downtime. While I have found other environmental sounds CD's, none of them compares to this CD-ROM. It is worth the money. Your well-being will be enhanced.