Monthly Archives: May 2014

Journal Entry Numero 10
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5/2/2014 Nassau Suffolk common hallway

2. Identify the sounds farthest from you:

> A/C Window unit kicking in
> Metal door opening & closing (laundry room)

3. Identify the sounds at medium range from you:

> Person in RSR booth is on the phone
> A Newspaper fell on the ground thanks to a gust of wind
> Janitor walking by

4. Identify the sounds closest to you:

> Automatic doors opening & closing
> Turnstile being used
> Flip-flops are sticking to my feet

5. Describe the general sound level and amount of sound activity:

It is barren here. I’ve only seen one other student enter/exit the building. The hallway on either side of me is long and empty. There is very little activity being generated, except by the occasional environmental sound effect.

6. Assign one word to describe the sound environment

Devoid

7. Select three sounds essential to the environment:

Silence of hallway
Automatic doors opening & closing
Newspaper rustling

Sound Observation
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1. NAB Black Box lobby, 4/30, 6:50

2. Sounds furthest from me:

  • The faint sound of classical music from the basement
  • The faint voices of people talking in the Black Box

3. Sounds at medium range from me:

  • The rain hitting the windows
  • The wind up against the sides of the NAB
  • Dancers going in and out of the bathroom

4. Sounds closest to me:

  • Various conversations among dancers
  • My own voice as Annik and I were discussing the schedule for the evening
  • Dancers running back and forth around me

5. General sound activity and sound level:

There was a lot of sound activity occurring. Dancers were running back and forth from the dressing rooms and bathrooms and back into the Black Box. On top of it all there was the rain and the wind outside.

6.  Word to describe sound environment: Energetic

7. Three sounds that complete sound environment:

  • Rain against windows
  • The conversations
  • Dancers running around

Field Recording #11
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Location: 5/1/2014, 5:40 PM, Long Island Railroad Train
Sounds Featured: The train announcement stating Jamaica station to be next, the doer closing beeps, the door closing, a hard shell suitcase being placed on the overhead compartment, passengers in my car talking; specifically the woman across from me to the woman next to me. I can’t identify the language they are speaking in, and occasionally they would mix in English in perfect American dialect. Any ideas???

Sound Journal #12 Bulldog
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1. 5/1/2014, 6:55 PM, The Bean (1st and 9th) St. Marks

2. Identify the sounds farthest from you:  Furthest from me, I can hear the traffic and people outside of The Bean. The glass doors here are always left a little ajar, so I can hear delivery trucks speeding over the bumpy streets, and dog walkers ushering their “clients” across the shop. This area is extra busy today, probably because of the awesome weather.  

3. Identify the sounds at medium range: At medium range, I can hear the juicer blending and grinding a delicious juice for another customer. Also at medium range are the few conversations going on in the shop. Some people are conversing across a table, while others talk on the phone. I can hear the business going on at the register, as well.

4. Identify the sounds closest to you:  Closest to me, there is a lovely bulldog completely sprawled out on the floor next to me. He is enjoying the air conditioning and cool-down panting. His owner and the person in front of me in line are chatting about bulldogs. I have a different bag with me today, and this one has a brand chain attached to the strap of the bag. When I shift, the chains clink against each other.

5. General sound level and activity:  The general activity is pretty hoppin’ tonight! Between the excitement outside and the customers in the shop, there is a conversational roar. The kitchen behind the counter is adding to the casual commotion of the coffee shop.

6. One word to describe the sound environment:  Brewing

7. 3 essential sounds to the sound environment: 

-Traffic outside

-Customers chatting

-Juice blender

*Bulldog panting

 

 

Sound Journal – Late Night Paint Call
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1. Spiegel, Friday, May 2, 1:40 am.

2. Sounds furthest from me: Beja’s keys jingle as he paints a wall, I can also hear his paint brush moving up and down along the wood.

3. Sound at a medium range: Beja’s music, a remix of classics and techno music plays from the speakers above me.

4. Sounds closest to me: Meagan is talking about having a migraine. Marina is painting a pew beside me. The brush strokes could put me to sleep.

5. General sound activity and sound level: Aside from the soft music and rhythmic brush strokes, the sound activity is low, along with the sound level.

6. Word to describe sound environment: Soothing.

7. Three sounds that complete sound environment:
– Music playing from speakers
– Soft chatter
– Paint brushes on wood