Music and the Waters

It is a time of year when -- in the northern hemisphere anyway -- people head to the waters, when across the world people remember good times had along the shore, and plan to create more of them.


The world’s oceans, and its other bodies of water, sustain life for those who live nearby such places and for those who live at distance, as well. There are stories too, of sailors seeing the vast expanse of the sea as an open field, and of farmers and travelers seeing the prairies as the sea.



However you may see it, water and the world’s oceans, and the rhythms of the music they make are a vital part of life, and call to the imaginations of people both on the waters and in landlocked places. At this season when we are asked to care for the oceans, pause for a moment, and listen.

Music to go along with these ideas

Oceans & Journeys
rest in music
Cathie Ryan: The Farthest Wave
People And Songs Of The Sea



Photographs were made along the Irish Sea, on the east coast of Ireland, and are copyrighted. Thank you for respecting this.


you may also wish to see
Delicious Baby's Photo Friday, where travelers offer new insights to the world each Friday.
World Oceans Day site

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