Monthly Archives: February 2014

Journal Entry #3
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1. Thursday, February 13, 2014, 614B Colonial Square

2. Identify sounds farthest from you:

 Wind howling through the window of the lounge

Scraping of snow plows against pavement

3. Identify sounds at medium range:

Next door neighbor tapping on the wall

Heater blowing

4. Identify sounds closest to you:

My computer playing “Too Late” by The Dear Hunter

My bed creaking as I move on it

5. Level of sound activity: The room is very quiet. very few sounds are happening

6. One word to describe sound the environment: mellow

7. Three sounds that make the sound environment:

-Music being played

-Wind howling

-Neighbor tapping

Sound Journal #3: Afternoon at the Fabian’s
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1. Thursday, February 13, 2014, 12:10 pm (Snow Day at the Fabian’s)

2. Identify sounds farthest from you: Mr. Fabian is out with the snow blower, so I can hear that mowing along.  Occasionally he does the Chevy Chase “Wahoo!” when a particularly large amount of snow is blown. Mrs. Fabian is talking to Doug in the kitchen, but I can only make out emphasized words. I can also hear the clang of dishes being washed downstairs and the sounds from the TV just loud enough to know that it is on.

3. Identify sounds at medium range: Doug’s sister is brushing her teeth in the bathroom across the hall.  I hear the water turn on and off and the toothbrush scrubbing against barred teeth.  There is a classic “spit after brushing” sound and the crumple of a Dixie cup, the hollow ding of the cup being tossed in the aluminum trashcan can be heard, and the sounds at medium range are nicely buttoned with the door opening and the light being clicked off (it is one of those sideways switches that you can always hear).

4. Identify sounds closest to you: I can hear my socked feet moving around under the flannel sheets and heavy comforter.  I can also hear my hair swish against the pillow whenever I move around.  When I really listen for close sounds, I can hear myself take a deep breath and swallow.

5. Level of sound activity: This is a typical level of sound for an afternoon in the Fabian home, especially because all five family members are snowed in!  I usually wake up when things are much quieter; morning sounds, but today I woke up to a house very much already amidst daily activities.  Overall, I’d say the level of sound is generally normal.  The snow blower is adding extra sound to the outdoors, but the sounds activity in the house is moderate.

6. One word to describe sound the environment: Occupied

7. Three sounds that make the sound environment:

-The dishes being washed in the kitchen sink.

-The sound of someone brushing her teeth in the bathroom.

-The snow blower taking care of business outside.

Field Recording #2: “I Speak Zulu”
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Location: Doug’s bedroom in his home (New Hyde Park)

Date/Time: 2/13/2014, 5:30 pm

Sounds Heard: Doug singing (a song from last year’s Black History Month concert) at his computer, the commercials showing on the TV downstairs, Doug’s sister, Natalie, singing in the bathroom.

Note: Doug and Natalie both gave permission for this posting.

Sound Journal 3
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.  2/13/14, 401 Stuyvesant Hall, 10:48 pm

2.  Identify sounds farthest from you:

  • the sound of the sink running in the bathroom
  • voices from the other room
  • feet walking in the common room

3.  Identify sounds at medium range from you:

  • the tv playing in the common room
  • the door to the suite opening and closing
  • the my friend playing her piano

4.  Identify sounds closet to you:

  • the music coming from the pandora station on the computer
  • the rustle of the popcorn bag as my friend eats
  • the crunch of the popcorn
  • the clicking of my keys

5.  Describe the level of sound activity:  The level of activity is high.  There are a lot of people over, each doing their own thing, creating their own noises.

6.  One word to describe to describe the sound environment: Fun

7.  Three sounds that make the sound environment:

  • The music
  • the tv sounds
  • the piano
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Location: Student Center Front Dining Room

Sounds Heard: Assorted voices and conversations, Christina talking about how she’s “not snap chatting anymore,” the kid next to us slamming down his salt and pepper,  and then Christina’s plasticware falling out of her hands on to the table, the person next to us talking, me picking my phone off the table.

 

Sound Journal #3
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1.  2/13/14, outside Axinn Library, 5:20 pm

2.  Identify sounds farthest from you:

  • A few muffled cars from the California Avenue
  • Sirens going off

3.  Identify sounds at medium range from you:

  • The howling of the wind
  • The tree branches swinging back and forth

4.  Identify sounds closet to you:

  • The pattering of the rain
  • The squishing noises of my shoes on the wet pavement

5.  Describe the level of sound activity:  The level of activity is pretty high.  The pattering of rain is very consistent on the shoveled pavement.  Also the wind has picked up and constantly howling against the tall Axinn library.

6.  One word to describe to describe the sound environment: Ominous

7.  Three sounds that make the sound environment:

  • Wind
  • Rain
  • Sirens

 

 

Field Recording #2 – Wind and Rain
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This field recording is taken inside our greenhouse; it’s basically a screened in porch, the windows don’t fully close so, although it’s freezing, it’s really awesome for listening for new sounds. I captured the sound of the wind and rain dripping off the roof of the greenhouse. It’s subtle, but as mentioned in my sound journal, the snow really creates a hush. It’s a quiet night and the rain is very soothing. Have a listen!

Sound Journal #3 – Snow Day
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1. Thursday, February 13, 2014, 8:22 pm, Outside my house.

2. Identify sounds farthest from you: I am sitting on the front steps of my house and I can hear cars driving down the wet street — their tires naturally louder due to the road condition; and a plane engine up above that, in combination with the wind, sounds like it might take down the house.

3. Identify sounds at medium range: A person is walking down the sidewalk outside my house, he is moving slowly, carefully, trying not to slip and fall. He drags his boots down the sidewalk, occasionally trekking in the snow or into the street because some neighbor didn’t shovel in front of their house (rude), the soft snow absorbs the sound of his footsteps.

4. Identify sounds closest to me: The wind blows with such force that the street signs tremble, making a metallic sound akin to the thunder sheet. It has started to rain again, so I’m running inside, but the sound of the rain is absorbed as it falls into the piles of snow on the sides of our driveway and sidewalk. The wind blows the rain against the house and it taps rapidly against the sideboards. From the inside of the house,  the wind blows the rain against my bedroom window, too; the tapping on the glass is a louder, more echo-y sound than against the siding.

5. Level of sound activity: Despite the strong wind and the rain that has begun to come down, there is an overall hush due to the snow. There aren’t as many cars driving by because people have chosen to stay indoors and the snow really absorbs a lot of the everyday sounds I’m used to. I’d say the level of sound activity is probably medium due to this.

6. One word to describe sound environment: Windy.

7. Three sounds that make the sound environment: The cars driving further down the street, the strong wind against the street signs, and the rain tapping against the house.