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Dan Gibson (1922–2006) was a Canadian musician and sound recordist known for his pioneering work in nature sound recording and environmental music. Throughout his career, he specialized in capturing natural soundscapes and integrating them into musical compositions, contributing significantly to the genre of ambient and nature-inspired music. Gibson's work spanned much of the 20th century, and he was influential in promoting appreciation for natural environments through his audio recordings and productions.

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