Pure Sounds of Michigan is an album that combines the natural ambient sounds of Michigan with the musical talents of local artists. The album gives listeners a sunrise-to-sunset tour of the state with tracks featuring natural sounds from the state’s parks. It was produced by Detroit-based Assemble Sound, and will be released to coincide with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources State Park’s centennial celebration.

"Being outdoors is an immersive sensory experience," says Ron Olson, Chief of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division. "Combining the familiar sounds of our state parks—birds chirping, lapping waves, whistling wind—with music created by Michigan artists is what makes this project perfect for celebrating the centennial. The album is a brand-new way to experience Michigan state parks with the push of a button."

The album will be available as a free download or stream on all major streaming platforms on May 22. A limited-edition promotional vinyl of the full album was pressed by Detroit's legendary Archer Records. Detroit-based design brand Shinola will offer a limited-edition Pure Sounds of Michigan vinyl with each turntable sold in June at stores throughout the country. The Shinola Hotel, created in partnership with Detroit-based commercial real estate firm Bedrock, will also include the vinyl in rooms outfitted with a turntable.

Check out sounds from the album at michigan.org/puresounds and learn more about Michigan's state park centennial at michigan.gov/stateparks100.

[Image courtesy of Pure Michigan]

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