Paul Godwin (he/him) is an experimental composer and sound designer who collaborates with nature to create ambient and surround installations. His recent work integrates bio-electric plant and mushroom sensors, allowing him to compose alongside living plants and the mycorrhizal networks they inhabit. In 2024, he premiered “Music for 33 Drain Pipes,” capturing sounds from Sierra watersheds using hydrophones to deepen listeners’ connections with nature by unveiling the hidden rhythms and harmonies of ecosystems. A Berklee College of Music alumnus, Godwin co-founded the progressive ambient duo Dogon with Venezuelan composer Miguel Noya. Together, they have recorded eight albums for NEWdOG Records and perform internationally. Godwin was awarded Bay Area Critics’ Best Composer for his work on Tony Kushner’s “Homebody/Kabul” at Berkeley Rep. He is also the co-founder and musical director of Myrtle Tree Arts, furthering his commitment to environmental engagement and artistic exploration.