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February 21st, 2014 | 
Author: – Monday, Feb,17 12pm, Roosevelt Field Mall/Hofstra University
-Riding an empty bus to and from the mall. There was no one talking on this bus, only the sound of the engine.
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1- Monday 03/18/2013-12:41-Hofstra Blue Beetle.
2- Sounds farthest away: Cars whizzing by outside, the sound originating and terminating from left to right and vice versa on the turnpike, people from outside getting on the bus saying things like “Good afternoon” and “Thank you”, very faint music that sounds far away because it is being played so low.
3- Sounds at medium range: Squeak whenever the bus comes to a halt, general hum/buzz of the engine every time the bus starts from stopping, he picks up the radio to report “bus is leaving _____”.
4- Sounds at closest range: Speed bump causes crash throughout whole bus, the directional sign clicking every time we are going to make a turn, the hiss of the door opening when it stops, his coat rubbing against his chair.
5- General sound level and amount of sound activity: Sound level is very low though there are many things going on in terms of sound activity. The different clinks and clanks of the bus remind me of a well-run machine during its daily routine. It makes me feel reminiscent of a bee in a hive, everyone doing their tasks, being polite and getting where they want to efficiently.
6- One word description to the “sound environment”: Cordial.
7- 3 sounds essential to the sound environment: Squeak whenever the bus comes to a halt, people from outside getting on the bus saying things like “Good afternoon” and “Thank you”, the directional sign clicking every time we are going to make a turn.
1- 02/17/2013-9:52 AM- On the Bolt Bus from NYC to Boston.
2- Sounds farthest away: Whizzing of cars passing by outside.
3- Sounds at a medium range: Light rattling of the bus, sounds like a baby’s toy. Very light whisper of women’s voices, one woman’s pronunciation of s’s is very predominant.
4- Sounds closest: Constant low hum of the bus, sounds like a propeller at times beating at a 2/4 rhythm. Soft rustling when my head moves to get comfortable in the seat. It is so calm I can hear myself inhale and exhale.
5- General sound level and amount of sound activity: Sound level is very low and sound activity is calm and tranquil. There are maybe about five people on the bus and it is an easy early morning.
6- One word description to the “sound environment”: Soothing.
7- 3 sounds which are essential to the sound environment.: Constant low hum of the bus, light whisper of women’s voices, inhalations and exhalations.