Experience Quebec's Wilderness
Every day from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Eastern Time), muuuh brings you a curated selection of soundscapes from the wilds of Quebec. This 12-hour broadcast cycles through 12 distinct one-hour recordings—featuring the sounds of forests, wetlands, coastlines, and more. The order of these soundscapes is randomized daily, offering a fresh auditory journey with each new broadcast. Whether you're seeking focus, relaxation, or simply the feeling of being immersed in nature, this evolving stream is designed to bring the outdoors to your ears—day after day.
Last changed on 2025-07-31
When It’s Running and Why
The broadcast runs daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) and can be seen as live stream on YouTube: Experience Quebec's Wilderness.
This project is about sharing the beauty and diversity of Quebec’s natural environments in an accessible, ambient format. It’s ideal for working, studying, meditating, or unwinding with the calming presence of wild soundscapes. The live chat is open during the broadcast, and I’m often present to respond to questions or comments. Whether you're curious about a particular sound, species, or location—feel free to ask.
Featured Recordings
All soundscapes are recorded by myself and showcase the rich variety of habitats and seasons found across Quebec. The current soundscape selection rotates daily from the following recordings, each capturing a unique moment in Quebec’s natural habitats:
| Name | Habitat | Area | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pond – Parc des Étangs Antoine-Charlebois | Montréal | Wetland | 2025-05-11 |
| Pond – Parc Nature Pointe-aux-Prairies | Montréal | Wetland | 2025-05-18 |
| Bay – Parc National du Bic | Gaspésie | Ocean | 2025-05-25 |
| Shrubland – Parc National du Bic | Gaspésie | Forest | 2025-05-25 |
| Beach – Carleton-sur-Mer | Gaspésie | Ocean | 2025-05-26 |
| River – Matapédia | Gaspésie | Forest | 2025-05-26 |
| Creek – Réserve Faunique Rivière Cascapédia | Gaspésie | Forest | 2025-05-27 |
| Creek – Parc Mont Saint-Joseph | Gaspésie | Forest | 2025-05-28 |
| Beach (Calm) – Percé | Gaspésie | Ocean | 2025-05-29 |
| Beach – Parc National Forillon | Gaspésie | Ocean | 2025-05-30 |
| Waterfall – Parc Rivière Émeraude | Gaspésie | Forest | 2025-05-31 |
| Beach (Storm) – Percé | Gaspésie | Ocean | 2025-06-01 |
This list will expand as new recordings are added. Each one reflects a different soundscape shaped by weather, location, and time of day. All recordings are also available as individual videos on demand (VOD) for listening anytime outside the broadcast.
Setup
This broadcast runs entirely from a compact local setup:
- Hardware: Intel NUC 12 mini PC
- Software: OBS Studio
- Automation: A custom Lua script schedules media playback based on a daily-randomized playlist, refreshed each morning before the stream begins. Scene switching and media control are fully automated—no manual intervention is required during the 12-hour stream.
This project combines immersive field recordings with lightweight automation—bringing nature to YouTube in a consistent, low-maintenance format. Personally, I run it on the large TV near my desk while working. It provides relaxing background sound and, with its hourly rotation, a gentle reminder to take a short break every hour.