Each summer, Lindsay Popple travels to isolated parts of the Australian outback to capture the sounds of its insects and birds. He specializes in obtaining recordings of unique and previously unknown species of cicadas and making these sounds available to the modern world in the form of sound effects and ring tones. Having previously studied guitar through Trinity College (London), Lindsay is also an accomplished classical guitarist and composer. He weaves his own unique style through a platform of improvisation.
A loud cicada from the Australian rainforest, with a strong revving and yodelling call. A nice, clear recording capturing the pure tone qualities of this insect. The sound is reminiscent of a tropical summer sunset, humid and lush. Perfect for film or TV background in a natural tropical setting. Insects, Cicadas
A strident, solo cicada call culminating into a descending whine and rumble, with several repeats and ambient insects in the background. Great for depicting harsh wooded environments in summer. Useful for documentaries, film and television. Can also be used as a ringtone, alarm or reminder tone. Insects, Cicadas
An alien cicada sound from outback Australia. A wavering metallic whine followed by a series of pulses. Great for a hot desert scene in a natural environment or on another planet! Excellent for science fiction or in documentary or film. A robotic, tinny and creepy sound. Would make a superb ringtone, Insects, Cicadas
A loud cicada from the Australian jungle, giving a revving or pulsing call, occasionally broken with a strong whine. A nice, clear recording capturing the crackling quality of this insect. Perfect for film or TV background in a natural tropical setting. The sound evokes images of heat and humidity. Insects, Cicadas
A lone cicada producing a robotic whine, occasionally interrupted by a brief splutter of clicks. A welcoming sound for the outdoors or alternatively a strange alien effect. Great as background in film or television for shots in an open environment. Also a great science fiction sound or ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
Close-up recording of a cicada giving a full call rendition, a whirring or whining insect sound, with modulation. A distinctly raspy tone, with hissing phrases, ambient in a natural setting. Great for an outdoor scene, in nature, horror or science fiction. Evocative of a hot and sunny summer day. Insects, Cicadas
A strident, solo cicada call with distinctive whining and rumbling components. Several repeats are provided. Great for depicting harsh woody, tropical or desert environments in summer. Useful for documentaries, film and television. Can also be used as a ringtone, alarm or reminder tone. Insects, Cicadas
A happy, rhythmic little cicada song with syncopated clicking. A natural sound that depicts optimism, persistence and motivation. Great for short outdoor scenes for TV, advertisements, documentaries, film. Adds a lot of life and zest to an open setting. Can sell your product or be used as a ringtone, Insects, Cicadas
Lone male cicada giving a full call rendition, an alien insect sound, with great modulation. A robotic tone, with sweeping phrases, ambient in a natural setting. Great for an outdoor scene, in nature or science fiction. Excellent ringtone, alarm tone, seeks attention, higher pitched than background. Insects, Cicadas
A robotic cicada call with a bunch of sweeping phrases followed by a raspberry sound. A welcoming sound for the outdoors or alternatively a strange alien dialect or effect. Great as background in film or television for shots in an open environment. Also a great science fiction sound or ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
Male cicada producing a strident call at dusk with backing chorus giving an echo effect. A strong chirping call with a defined rhythm and pure tone elements. Great for an outdoor scene, in nature or science fiction. Evocative of a hot summer day or evening. Highly suitable alarm or ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
A lone cicada making a strident call, which culminates in a strong wavering buzz, with a few soft rainforest birds in the background. Evocative of summer and humidity in the outdoors, jungle and other natural environments. Perfect ambient sound for documentaries, television, film and advertising. Insects, Cicadas
A lone cicada making a strident call, which culminates in a strong wavering buzz, with a few soft rainforest birds in the background. Evocative of summer and humidity in the outdoors, jungle and other natural environments. Perfect ambient sound for short scenes in television, film and advertising. Insects, Cicadas
A rhythmic little cicada song with syncopated buzzing and chirping, showing regular switches in tempo. This natural sound would be ideal as a background in an outdoor setting. Great for short scenes for TV, advertisements, documentaries, film. Also works as a distinctive and not intrusive ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
Close-up recording of a cicada giving a full call rendition, a wavering, high-pitched buzz followed by a series of chirps. A thin, tinny call. Great ambient noise for an outdoor scene in nature or science fiction. Could be friendly or hostile, unresolved, nonchalant, soft background. Teen ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
A friendly, clattering cicada call filled with natural clicks and syncopated percussive sounds. Great as background in film or television for shots in an open environment. Alternatively, an ambient sound for advertising to sell your outdoor products. Also a distinctive and unobtrusive ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
Close-up recording of a cicada giving a full call rendition, an engine-like, gentle purring insect sound, with a long sigh at the end of each phrase. A friendly song with a rich tone. Great ambient noise for an outdoor scene in nature or a sci-fi alien vocalisation. A pleasant ringtone or alarm. Insects, Cicadas
A chorus of cicadas with low rumble followed by an almost pure tone yodelling or revving call. This screams of summer and humidity in the outdoors, jungle and other natural environments. Perfect as background for documentaries, television, film and advertising. Would also make a great ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
A chorus of loud cicadas from the tropical rainforest, with a mellow growl along with revving and pure-tone yodelling sequences. The sound depicts a hot, lush environment, teaming with life. Perfect for documentary, film or TV background in a natural setting. Also a quality nature ringtone or alarm. Insects, Cicadas
Close-up recording of a cicada giving a full call rendition with others in the background. A smooth, buzz-like series of phrases, increasing in amplitude. Great ambient noise for an outdoor scene in a documentary or science fiction. Could be friendly or hostile, unresolved, nonchalant, soft. Insects, Cicadas
A whirring rattle that gradually morphs into a raspy chirpy sound. An insect call depicting summer in the outdoors or perhaps a strange alien machine effect. Great as background in film or television for brief shots in an open environment. Also a great science fiction noise or ringtone. Insects, Cicadas
A lone cicada producing a strong, harsh, whine with pure tone elements. This cicada is also known as the Whisky Drinker for its cherry red nose. Great for depicting harsh wooded environments in summer. Useful for documentaries, film and television. Can also be used as a conspicuous alarm tone. Insects, Cicadas
A lone male cicada giving a long rendition of his song, with a friendly series of lilting sounds followed by syncopated clicking and buzzing sections. This natural sound would be ideal for background sounds in an outdoor environment. Great for nature scenes in TV, advertisements, documentaries, film, Insects, Cicadas
Close-up recording of a cicada giving a full call rendition, a wavering, buzz-like series of phrases, increasing in amplitude. A thin, tinny call. Great ambient noise for an outdoor scene in a documentary or science fiction. Could be friendly or hostile, unresolved, nonchalant, soft background. Insects, Cicadas
A lone cicada producing high-pitched, wavering buzz phrases. A sound for the outdoors, in grassland or desert. Great as background in documentary, film, television or advertising for shots in an open environment. Think outback gas station. Also a great science fiction sound or computer game effect. Insects, Cicadas
A single cicada making a very high pitched, regular ticking sound, much like the ticking of a watch or similar to a time bomb. A mysterious, soft background sound for outdoor scenes. Could also be a unique mosquito ringtone, alarm or reminder; easily heard by teenagers, but not by adults. Insects, Cicadas
A lone cicada producing a high-pitched, wavering buzz. A sound for the outdoors, in grassland, desert or forest. Great as background in documentary, film, television or advertising for shots in an open environment. Think outback gas station. Also a great science fiction sound or computer game effect, Insects, Cicadas
A lone cicada producing a high-pitched series of buzz phrases. A sound for the outdoors, in grassland, desert or forest. Great as background in documentary, film, television or advertising for shots in an open environment. Also a great science fiction sound, computer game effect or mosquito ringtone, Insects, Cicadas
The regular chirping and buzzing march of a Bark Squeaker cicada. A characteristic sound of Brisbane and south-east Queensland, Australia. Perfect for ambient background, bushland settings, short scenes for TV, advertisements, documentaries, film. Insects, Cicadas
A loud cicada from the Australian bushland with a motor-like whining and revving call. A clear recording, capturing the harsh metallic qualities of this insect. The sound is reminiscent of a late summer day. Perfect for film or TV background for New South Wales inc. Sydney, Wollongong, or Newcastle. Insects, Cicadas
The harsh electric whine of an Eastern Double Drummer cicada (Thopha saccata). A common natural sound of the bushland around Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Great background sound for outdoor settings, depicting unforgiving environments. Think outback Australia or a science fiction adventure,, Insects, Cicadas
The distinctive repeated tinkling and ticking call of a cicada unique to Australia's Adelaide region. It provides a great soft ambient background for natural settings in documentaries, film and exhibitions. Insects, Cicadas
The harsh rolling whine of a Northern Double Drummer cicada (Thopha sessilba). A common natural sound of outback and northern Australia. Great background sound for outdoor settings, depicting unforgiving environments. Think inhospitable deserts, watercourses, camping, isolation, outdoors. Insects, Cicadas
A Northern Sandplain Ticking Cicada making its characteristic sequence of clicks. The common cicada of the sand plains of Western Australia. Great background for natural sounds on the suburban fringe, back lots, coastal dunes, beach party, picnics. Insects, Cicadas
An incredibly loud cicada from the Australian bush with a wave-like rising and falling call. A clean recording of many insects in synchrony. The sound is reminiscent of a summer morning or afternoon. Perfect for film or TV background for the Australian east coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney. Insects, Cicadas
A Tick-tock cicada making its characteristic sequence of clicks, followed by repeated tick-tocks. The common cicada of Perth, Freemantle, Geraldton, Bunbury, Margaret River, Western Australia. Great background for natural sounds on the suburban fringe, back lots, coastal dunes, beach party ambiance. Insects, Cicadas
