Journal Entry

  1. 3/17/26, 1:20pm, Train heading towards Penn Station
  2. Farthest: Chatter from the other people on the other side of the train car
  3. Medium: Sound of the train moving/wheels running along the train track. Every now and then the horn (?) of the train goes off.
  4. Closest: At each stop the intercom system goes off announcing each stop and the destination of the train. My boyfriend listening to videos on his phone despite me telling him to put in headphones
  5. Sound Level/Activity: The sound level was moderate. Not too loud, but not quiet either, a comfortable sound level that wasn’t too overstimulating
  6. Description: Train car, normal activity
  7. Essential Sounds: Train moving, people talking, intercom system announcements, video from phone speaker

Field Recording #3

Location: Calkins Quad

Sounds Heard:

  • Sirens
  • Birds Chirping
  • Revving of an engine
  • Audible sigh
  • Human inhaling
  • Jangling keychain
  • People talking
  • Short scream/holler
  • Rustling of papers/notebook
  • General street traffic
  • Phone being moved