After captivating listeners with the soothing, viral success of their ambient cat-purr project Purrfection 44, musicians Sudama Mark Kennedy and Joss Jaffe return with a luminous new single titled “Super Pod.” Released today, the track serves as the first glimpse into their upcoming album Whale Dreaming, arriving February 16, and invites listeners into a serene underwater world where dolphins take center stage as both inspiration and lead vocalists.
Built around the playful, high-frequency calls of dolphins, “Super Pod” is a joyful yet deeply calming composition that blends real marine mammal vocalizations with instruments from across the globe. The gentle pulse of Indian tabla, the breathy elegance of the shakuhachi flute, and the warm resonance of the ngoni African harp weave together in a floating ambient landscape designed for relaxation, yoga, meditation, and quiet focus. Rather than overpowering the ocean sounds, the musicians allow the dolphins’ voices to guide the rhythm and emotion of the piece, creating a rare sense of harmony between nature and human expression.
For Kennedy, whose work consistently explores sound as a pathway to peace and healing, the shift from feline frequencies to the ocean felt like a natural evolution. After spending months immersed in the calming purrs of his cat Nunu, he began listening more deeply to the rhythms of the sea. Dolphins, with their joyful chatter and intuitive social bonds, quickly became the heart of “Super Pod.” In the track, the instruments gently orbit around these calls, almost as if the musicians are dancing in celebration of the dolphins’ playful energy.
Jaffe, a Billboard Top 10 New Age artist known for blending world music traditions with modern ambient production, brings both warmth and spaciousness to the composition. His approach ensures the track remains uplifting while still grounded in tranquility. “Super Pod” manages to strike a delicate balance: cheerful enough to lift the spirit, yet soft enough for a massage room, slow-flow yoga class, or a deep breath after a long day.
While the single shines brightly on its own, it also introduces the broader vision of Whale Dreaming. The album is conceived as an immersive listening journey where whales and dolphins are treated not merely as background sounds but as ancient teachers and primary storytellers. Across the project, authentic recordings of belugas, humpbacks, blue whales, orcas, and dolphins are interwoven with sitar, didjeridu, guitar, bass, zither, tablas, and subtle ambient textures. The result is a flowing sonic environment designed to encourage emotional release, stillness, and gentle transformation.
Rather than layering instruments over the animal recordings, Kennedy and Jaffe approached the album as an “underwater raga,” carefully arranging each musical element around the rhythms of the marine mammals. This method allows the natural sounds to remain central, honoring the intelligence and expressive power of ocean life while guiding listeners into a meditative state. It is music meant not just to be heard, but to be felt.
“Super Pod” perfectly reflects this philosophy. There is a sense of buoyancy in the track, as if floating effortlessly on gentle waves, while the dolphins’ joyful calls add a spark of curiosity and life. The piece feels both ancient and modern, rooted in nature yet enhanced by global musical traditions.
The release also highlights the duo’s continued exploration of sound healing as a creative and spiritual practice. Kennedy’s background in shamanism, poetry, and energy medicine shapes the emotional intention behind the music, while Jaffe’s production skills bridge organic sounds with contemporary wellness aesthetics. Together, they create experiences that go beyond entertainment, offering listeners tools for relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional balance.
With Whale Dreaming marking Kennedy’s twelfth album, the project represents both a continuation of his healing-focused artistry and a bold expansion into the natural symphony of the sea. For Jaffe, it further solidifies his reputation as a producer who seamlessly fuses world music traditions with ambient soundscapes for modern wellness spaces.
As “Super Pod” begins finding its way onto relaxation, yoga, sleep, and meditation playlists, it sets the tone for an album that promises to be both deeply soothing and quietly uplifting. It reminds listeners of the beauty of slowing down, of listening to the natural world, and of finding joy in simple, flowing moments.
In a time when life often feels rushed and noisy, “Super Pod” offers a gentle invitation to drift, breathe, and reconnect with a calmer rhythm. With dolphins leading the melody and ancient instruments echoing across tranquil waters, Kennedy and Jaffe have crafted not just a song, but a peaceful portal into the heart of the ocean.
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