Sound Journal #1

1. 2/5/15, 11:11pm, Nassau Hall Dorm

2. Farthest: A few solid knocks on the door across from my dorm accompanied by a brief conversation between two deep voices.

3. Medium: Water smacking against shower floor in bathroom. Blurred high pitched exaggerated laughter coming from my suite mate on the other side of the wall.

4. Nearest: Humming of my refrigerator and steady air flowing from the vents, as well as the gentle snoring of my roommate.

5. Sound levels are quiet and constant. Although there several simultaneous sounds, they are all very low volume.

6. One word: Tranquil

7. 3 Sounds:

  •  Humming of refrigerator
  • Air blowing through vents
  • Gentle snoring

Journal Entry Number 1

1. February 1st, 1:40 PM, Vander Poel Floor 2 Hallway

2. Farthest- a door is slamming, toilet is flushing

3. Medium- the elevator ding, and a shower is running

4. Closest- voices, air running

5. Sound Level- pretty low sound level, sounds were consistent except for certain sounds such as door and toilet that broke the peaceful hum.

6. One word- soothing

7. Three essential sounds- air running, shower and elevator ding