Calm Before the Storm Ambience (New Version) | Distant Thunder | Warm, Balmy & Windy | 3 HOURS

It’s a warm, summer evening, and a storm is approaching in the distance beyond the forest. The wind has already arrived, whipping up gusts of warm movement through the leaves. The atmosphere is balmy, there’s a lull and a heaviness in the air and the deep, distant rumbling is both soothing and powerful.

👉 👉 *TIP: Optimise audio quality*
Click on the 'gear' icon (video "settings") and turn OFF the 'Stable Volume' and 'Ambient Mode'. This stops deep sounds like thunder bass overriding other sounds in the ambience such as wind, brown noise etc.

Due to popular request, I have created an alternate version of my original ‘Calm Before The Storm’ video, in a way that is entirely new and original, but addresses some requested changes. This version doesn't have the recurring "clicking" sound which bothered some people (which were tree branches creaking), and it is also a longer duration, for those wanting to use it to go to sleep.

This version features a brand new viewpoint of the scene, which shows much more of those glorious stormy skies and a little more movement in the trees and grass.

This project involved reworking everything in e-on VUE, then Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects, editing the new sound, editing the new video, encoding the new video and uploading here to YouTube.

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🏝️ * About this channel *

Balmy Cove is an original channel crafted with love by a fellow ambient soundscape-lover, passionate about the benefits of ambience for relaxation and mental wellbeing.

Here, you can find comfort and reprieve from the stresses of your life, focus more easily on your study or work, fall asleep more easily, or simply retreat into escapism after a long day with a good book.

No matter what is going on in your life, you will always have these special places to hide in.

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🏝️ * How I make these videos *

All of my videos are completely original and made from scratch. They take weeks to produce and are completed in different stages.

I create my 3D scenes in VUE — sculpting terrains, sourcing materials, modelling items, and placing them into the scene, adjusting lighting, angles, and other effects.

Once I’ve rendered the scene, I might use compositing techniques and other adjustments in Adobe Photoshop to add in new features. Then, I import it into Adobe After Effects, where I bring the scene to life with various animations and effects.

Next, I create a soundscape specifically for the atmosphere by combining several sounds together using a sound mixer, which involves applying various settings and adjustments.

Finally, everything is put together with video editing software and uploaded here for you to enjoy!

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[relaxmelodyrain]

I know people read these before sleeping, so goodnight. I hope tomorrow is a great day for you.

[JazzMynxi]

PERFECT! The rain is a lo background and not a sizzling bacon BS. The wind rises and falls. The thunder rumbles and is realistic. Wonderful work.

[laurenmason]

This exact moment as a storm is approaching is my favourite feeling ever. Even your description of a 'balmy' wind... I knew this would be good! The increasing, warm wind, the rumble in the distance, the sound of nature preparing, the electricity in the air.. it's so calming for me. Thank you for this!

[lisaharrison]

I love the sounds and perspective on this - I can imagine I'm sat with my back resting against an huge old tree, sheltered and peaceful, watching the storm roll in. Just lovely.

[LydiaStarz]

This really is perfect! Not loud on the rain, a nice storm wind coming on, and the low rumble of thunder...nice depth. Reminds me of days in Oklahoma. All it needs are tree frogs!

[calinbota]

this reminds me so much of my childhood at my grandparent's farm. Used to watch beautiful storm clouds approaching during dusk, and the warm breeze on my little face, with cold hints, smelling rain. Beautiful.

[Duster]

This reminds me of some dreams I had as a young kid. Always brought peace when I thought about them

[bell-collector]

I like how we’re all on the hunt for a good quality actual rain sound.

[Kistina-ThunderRainSound-iwqk]

To anyone who comes across this message, remember that you've given your all today, and that's something to be proud of. We're grateful to have you here with us, and as a new day approaches, don't forget to take a well-deserved break and recharge. Tomorrow is a fresh start filled with opportunities.

[rlorendean]

This is the best thunder ASMR out there. I've tried a lot. Thanks

[Chenrelaxingmusic]

Fell asleep while listening to this last night and had one of the most restful nights of sleep ever. I woke up this morning with more energy than I know what to do with. Thanks for posting. This channel is a godsend!

[JazzMynxi]

Balmy Cove, your videos bring me peace of mind after long hours on the halls as a nurse. Thank you. I gave a few bucks earlier, but consider this ten dollars me buying you an adult drink to enjoy. Cheers. And keep creating.
It is the little details that matter most to those of us who know the meaning of discernment. ❤

[Arniqua]

I LOVE this kind of weather. This exact moment when the stormy clouds are approaching, the smell of petrichor wafting through the wind, the sound of distant thunder... So perfect. I love it.

[Nephalen]

Finally I found one that actually sounds right

[nobuffer]

An underappreciated weather phenomenon.

[SurvivalSpheres]

I know exactly that kind of scene in real life. A relaxing summer late evening that suddenly becomes chaotic, but in a good way. The smell, the energy... everything becomes alive, and we become so small.

[HailiePepper]

I grew up in the country so I remember this feeling. I miss the tranquility that nature brought.

[carlosbocesvela]

Hard to find a distant storm video this good! Thanks a lot!

[RealArtVandelay]

No words can describe how much I love this kind of weather . when I was a kid We would be out flying our paper airplanes in the increasing wind only to run home when the rain started falling.Now as I get older, it just reminds me of pre- battle medieval atmosphere. This video captures all of that and I will definitely use it in my writing sessions. Thank you for making this.

[spiralrose]

This sounds like I’m really there and it’s really happening. The rain isn’t like Falling gravel. It sounds like actual rain.

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