Ambient Sounds of Arizona

Surprise downpour in Phoenix Arizona. Waking up to this rain was amazing and it stayed on for more than a few hours. After taking the dogs out and feeding the beasts, I grabbed a cigar and a cup of coffee and setup outside. The crinkly start to this recording is from taking the cigar out of it's plastic. I'd run out of butane for my torch, so I used my Zippo lighter instead. A great way to start o...

As we closed out the year I had some quiet mornings so I decided to enjoy the Sunrise from my backyard, with a small fire. And I do mean small fire. We recently got a gift of a Solo Stove Mesa, which is around 9 inches tall and 3-4 inches in diameter. It's fantastic for some good heat, quick burn, and doesn't burn for too long. This morning was cool, about 36 degrees F. So the fire was nice. As th...

We've had an unseasonably large amount of rain this fall and winter in Phoenix, Arizona. I can't complain, I love it. This morning was particularly wet as the dog and I went out for her morning stroll around the neighborhood. We typically do about a mile out and about in the mornings. The rain was a bit much for both of us today however so we kept it to only a quarter of a mile. As you'll hear, th...

It was a weekday afternoon when my neighbors had their lawn care guy come to clean up the yard. The neighbors directly across the street from me use the same guy so he's typically here for 2 hours at a time. He usually does the backyards first, so I waited until he moved on to the front-yards before I hit record. I grew up with a guy like him. My dad owned and operated a lawn care company back in...

This episode is a compilation of several unique rain clips I’ve captured during my day at South Mountain Park & Preserve just outside of Phoenix, Arizona. I parked several places throughout the light storm and the rain sounds and pitter patter on the cab was just too good not to build together and share. This is a great track to sleep to, work to, or relax after a long day. Enjoy the soothing...

Another great cut from my trip to South Mountain near Phoenix, Arizona. This is my final trip out of the park and back into the city. As before on my way in, the construction zone was a bit of a jog. This part of the trip though was impeded by more than just the construction zone… we also now had to endure the 10 MPH pace following behind a man on a bicycle for 3 blocks. Not to worry, I was holdin...

As we begin today's session, I'm sitting in a small pull-off between the North and South views of South Mountain. Cars are passing by, people out hiking are chatting amongst themselves. I decide to start down the mountain and back toward home, but just can't help but listen to the rain and want to share the experience. You'll hear the rain hitting the windshield of my truck as well as my rain jack...

Starting in Central Phoenix, I drove South on the I-17 down and around the southern edge of the downtown Phoenix area. You exit onto South Central Avenue and are immediately hit with construction. The city is expanding it’s Lightrail system to venture South along Central Ave. A fairly long distance. There are a lot of bumps in the road as the construction crews have routed traffic on a 4-6 lane ro...

On a very nice, mild afternoon in my neighborhood our neighbors were mowing their grass and I couldn't help but enjoy it. It was such a calming and relaxing sound, I figured I should share it. It's autumn in Phoenix, Arizona and the days are very mild and warm, while the nights and mornings are quite cool. Darn right cold for those that have been here for more than a few years. While my neighbors...

Taking a drive on a Sunday afternoon after getting a haircut and decided to stop and get the truck washed before I take off on another work trip. Join me on this journey around the Uptown area of Phoenix. Enjoy the sounds of cars honking, the wind as I drive and other cars pass me on the road, and the noises of the brushes, water, soap, and dryers of the car wash. After playing this back a few tim...

While on a recent work trip to San Antonio, Texas, I was in need of a relaxing hot shower after a long day. This hotel is old. One of the oldest in San Antonio and also one of the most haunted. While I didn't experience any ghosts myself, the ambiance and decor, the layout of the rooms, and even some doors that appeared to lead to nowhere made the experience one that I will not soon forget. Enjoy...

Visiting a resort for a recent work event, I took a walk in the Arizona desert and the sounds were so inspiring I had to share with you.  It's about 5am and the sun is nowhere in sight. The wind is blowing and the air is cool and crisp at around 51 degrees Fahrenheit.  I began my walk on the West side of the property and did a loop around the whole thing. Took me around 40 minutes to wal...

A cool night in the Valley of the Sun, we opened the house up as we ready for Fall. Autumn in Phoenix is more like a cool summer day or night from the Midwest. Originally from Indiana, I know this feeling very well. Not cold enough for a fire, but just right for a light jacket or hoodie, some warm socks and bit of bourbon neat. You'll hear the helicopters flying by every once in a while, but mostl...

Nearly every Sunday, for years, we've gone to a local restaurant for breakfast. Since starting this audio adventure, this is the first edition of breakfast out. Enjoy the sounds of the kitchen preparing meals, dishes and utensils clanging about, and some light conversation from the cooks. Join us for this Sunday breakfast adventure. Next time you're in Phoenix, stop by Lucy's at the Orchard for an...

As we began preparing our ingredients for dinner, the thunder started to roll and the rain began to fall. We decided to open up the house and enjoy the cool breeze, sounds of rain and thunder, and see the lightning dance across the sky while we started to cook. A wonderful decision as you'll hear. This was one of the biggest storms we've had all monsoon season, at least in central Phoenix. Somethi...

It's a rainy, cloudy day here in Phoenix, Arizona. The perfect weather for chili. So that's what we did. We made chili and I'm sharing those sounds with you. The boiling, bubbling chili on medium high heat will hopefully help you focus while you are living your life. I missed the part of adding the ingredients into the pot, but you'll hear all the boiling, stirring, and even plating after it finis...

In this week's episode a storm was rolling through Phoenix and as I took my dog out to watch the clouds, I figured I'd have a cigar and enjoy the breeze. The crazy thing was, even though the clouds pretty much East and West of us looked gnarly... we didn't get anything but a few drops of rain. Elsewhere in the Valley, it poured. Trees came down from the wind. Scary stuff. Hope you come to enjoy th...

This episode was recorded at night in the backyard of a central Phoenix home. You'll hear things from police sirens to air planes coming into the city to make their arrival to dogs barking. Let this track inspire your day and encourage you to do great things.