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THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Sounds of the Ocean

An award-winning immersive journey into the heart of the deep blue sea — real ocean imagery, live soundscapes, and mindful rest.

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Blue Water Film Festival 2025 — Official SelectionDome Fest West 2022 — Honorable MentionMacon Film Festival 2024 — Official SelectionMaui Film Festival 2024 — Official Selection

An Official UN Ocean Decade Activity · 15+ festival selections & awards worldwide

Connect with marine life

Sounds of the Ocean is an award-winning immersive experience that invites you and your family to the heart of the deep blue sea.

Every image and every sound is 100% real — recorded marine species from the ocean, not artificial intelligence. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative journey offers calm, rest, and a deep connection with the life that dwells beneath the waves.

Descend 3,000 feet beneath the ocean.

We guide you into the deep waters of the Monterey Bay Canyon, listening to recordings of whales and dolphins woven with voice, clarinet, handpan, harp, piano, cello, crystal and Tibetan bowls, and ambient percussion — a relaxing musical journey from the surface to the abyss and gently back.

360°
Fulldome projection
100%
Real ocean imagery — no AI
5.1
Surround soundscapes
1 kg
Every ticket removes one kilogram of plastic from rivers.

A live performance, not a screening

Live music, guided meditation and life-size imagery of whales and dolphins — performed under the dome at COP28, the UN Ocean Conference, Planetarium Hamburg, Dome Fest West and Wisdome LA.

Meet the creators

Joshua Sam Miller

Joshua Sam Miller

Creative Director & Composer

Joshua is the creative director, lead composer and executive producer of Sounds of the Ocean. Performing live with clarinet, handpan and laptop, he weaves original music with real recordings of whales and dolphins to guide audiences into deep rest. “We want to take you on an acoustic dive — to create a deep connection to ocean life and to yourself, while supporting the protection of the seas.”

Elise Lein

Elise Lein

Co-Director

Elise co-directed the immersive experience alongside Joshua. A performer and expressive-arts facilitator, she shapes the journey’s movement, flow and mindful pacing — from the first breath at the surface to the slow return from the deep.

Voices from the deep

The sounds of the ocean fill the room with tranquility and joy.
PBS
An exceptional event!
National Geographic Abu Dhabi
I could literally feel the tension from my week leaving the body. Absolutely recommend it!
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Gabriel S.

It reminded me what it feels like to be underwater.
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Hazel A.

This was my moment to just slow down, take it all in. Thank you!
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Vishal K.

I love it, there were so many relaxing sounds. It was just amazing!
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Kinda A.

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QSAS

August 2026

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More than a performance — a movement

An official UN Ocean Decade activity since 2022. Through our partners, every ticket funds the removal of one kilogram of plastic from rivers before it reaches the sea.

UN Ocean DecadeOceanic GlobalEU4Ocean Coalition

Questions, answered

What is Sounds of the Ocean?

A mindful underwater journey combining real recordings of whales and dolphins, original live music and immersive ocean imagery. It is family-friendly, designed to support your wellbeing, and suitable for ages 4 and above.

Are there any live dolphins or whales in the show?

No — every image and sound is recorded from real ocean life. No animals were harmed in the making of this experience.

How long is the experience?

Around 45 minutes, with a short guided settling-in before the descent and a gentle return at the end.

Who is it for?

Everyone aged 4+. The experience is calm and sensory-friendly — no diving, swimming or prior experience required. Just breathe and listen.

Where will it take place in Saudi Arabia?

The venue and dates will be announced soon — stay tuned.

Are you ready to take the dive?

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