R. Murray Schafer

R. Murray Schafer was a Canadian composer, writer, and environmentalist known for pioneering the field of acoustic ecology.

He coined the term "soundscape" and founded the World Soundscape Project, which aimed to study the relationship between humans and their sonic environment.

Schafer's work bridged music, environmentalism, and cultural studies, influencing a wide range of disciplines.

He wrote extensively on sound and music education, developing innovative techniques for listening and sound awareness.

Schafer's compositions often incorporated environmental sounds and explored the boundaries between music and noise.

He passed away in 2021, leaving a lasting legacy in the study of sound and its impact on society.