Monthly Archives: March 2016

Journal Entry
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9:30A.M. 3/9/16. Lounge in my dorm.

Closest: Buzzing of freezer, shower dripping (slow, heavy drops), the sound of my typing

Med: Cars passing outside, wind, futon squeaking when I lean forward to type

Far: Footsteps in the hallway, low thuds (source unknown)

Sound level: Low

One word: Creepy

Three sounds necessary: Buzzing freezer, shower dripping, wind

 

Driving with the Windows Down: Field Recording
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Location: Parking lot, turning onto Hempstead Turnpike

Sounds Heard: Muffled sounds of the car starting, the windows being rolled down, clicking turn signal, switching from reverse to drive, wheel turning, tires against the pavement, other cars passing, wind

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  1. Location: Student Center
  2. Farthest: soft ambient music over the loudspeaker
  3. Medium: keys jingling, sneakers squeaking against the floor, salsa music on a portable speaker
  4. Closest: AC unit clanking and chirping overhead, voices speaking
  5. Sound level: Medium
  6. One Word: Variety
  7. Three Sounds: Voices, Salsa music, Sneakers squeaking

Sound Journal #7
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  1. 3/11/2016, 12:41 am, My room
  2. Farthest: footsteps in the hallway, laughter and chatter of my housemates outside my room
  3. Medium: the cars on the street in front of the Netherlands driving, random kids walking around and talking outside my window
  4. Closest: the sound of my fan whirring, papers flapping on my walls
  5. Level: Low
  6. One word: Serene
  7. 3 sounds: Footsteps, Cars, Fan