Schafer, R. Murray

R. Murray Schafer was a Canadian composer, music educator, and environmentalist known for his work in acoustic ecology, which studies the relationship between humans and their environment through sound. He popularized the term "soundscape" to describe the sounds in our environment and their impact on our perception of place and community. Schafer emphasized the importance of listening to our surroundings and the need for awareness of the sound environment, arguing that our contemporary landscapes have become overpowered by noise pollution, which can diminish our quality of life and connection to nature.