Sound Effects Library

Wind Chimes

All the wind chime sound effects you'll ever need, recorded in extreme detail.

420 files · 32.77 GB · Metadata

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Wind Chimes Ceramic Weeds Heavy Clanging 01 M1

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes, Ceramic, Ceramic Weeds, Medium Pitch, Active Movement, Close Perspective, Clanging Bell, Metal Rattles, Dull Tings, Dings, Soft Metallic Clatter, Jangling Clusters, Magic, Ethereal

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes Glass Seraphim Heavy Ringing 01 ST2

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes, Glass, Seraphim, High Pitch, Intense Movement, Wide Perspective, Bright Ringing Bells, Resonate Tings, Twinkle, Glassy Tones, Continuous Jangling, Jingle, Magic, Ethereal, Sparkle

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes Seashells Heavy Muted Tinkles 01 ST1

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes, Seashells, Shell, High Pitch, Active Movement, Close Perspective, Somewhat Muted, Heavy Rattles, Continuous Jangle, Magic, Ethereal

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes Glass Eiffel Tower Heavy Ringing 01 ST1

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes, Glass, Eiffel Tower, High Pitch, Active Movement, Close Perspective, Continuous Ringing Bells, Dense Resonant Tones, Soft Dings, Glassy Tings, Twinkle, Jangling Clusters, Jingle, Magic, Ethereal, Sparkle

Musical · Chime

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Wind Chimes Metal Big Black Heavy Ringing 01 ST1

Musical · Chime

2:30

Wind Chimes, Metal, Big Black, Multiple Ringing Bells, Close Perspective, Singing Bowls, Heavy Jangling, Fast Continuous Hits, Spiritual, Magic, Ethereal, Sparkle

Musical · Chime

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Overview

This library is not only a versatile and unique collection of wind chime sound effects – it’s a piece of history. Initially recorded for a documentary about visionary composer David Cope, this library documents a room in Cope’s home called “The Asylum,” where more than 200 wind chimes hang from the ceiling. Sound artist Mike James Gallagher and filmmaker Jae Shim meticulously recorded 55 of the most interesting pieces using multiple mic perspectives and high sample rate for maximum sound design versatility.

Cope’s collection includes wind chimes of every style and material, from traditional pitched metal chimes to handmade art pieces made of wood, glass, sea shells, and scrap metal. Gallagher recorded each specimen at 192 kHz using a stereo pair of close mics, another pair of room mics, and a Sanken CO-100K ultrasonic mic, allowing users to choose between a sharp stereo image and a wider smeared version. Performances include light and intense movements, forceful impacts, miscellaneous Foley, and even a few cacophonous “free-for-all” takes of the entire collection.