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The second recording made in Taman Negara, Malaysia, but at dawn.
Although recorded in the same area, this recording presents an almost
completely different soundscape than the one made at dusk, further
illustrating the equally interesting and amazing sonic diversity in this
particular region.

Cover design by Joyce Yee

VITAL WEEKLY number 370 week 19 (2003)
This is the follow up to 'Sama 1', which was reviewed in Vital Weekly 343.
Made on the same trip to Malaysia, but now at dawn, while the sun is rising.
Jarra is awake early and outside the hide where he spent the night, he sits
there with his microphone and minidisc to record the events in the jungle.
Quite contrary to 'Sama 1', this is a much more minimal affair. In 'Sama 1'
we could hear the rain coming, which eventually grew into a large tropical
rain. Nothing here of that kind. The jungle comes alive after the night of rain
and we hear the insects, birds and other animals waking each other.
"Sama 2' is a very minimal work, that when superficially heard, is maybe
one static work, but when listened more closely is a very vibrant work. Small
events happen, sounds disappear as they rise, outbursts far away, of
insects. It's not as impressive as 'Sama 1', but once again Jarra proved to
have a great pair of ears to capture, in all it's simplicity, the sounds of the
jungle. Great work of soundscaping. (Frans de Waard)