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Gallery of Sound
For the trip, I purchased a Sharp MiniDisc recorder, and a set of “Binaural” microphones. The recording quality & portability of this system is amazing. The batteries in my Sharp seemed to last forever. I could record hours of material over the course of a full day on the unit's built-in battery and one AA battery. This page will continue to grow as I get more material converted and edited.
Subway Music
New York, NY | July 18, 2001 | MP3 192kbps Stereo 2.43mb | click to download
Late Wednesday morning in Pennsylvania Station. An announcer speaks over the P.A.. We continue walking and soon pass a small group of musicians playing a rhythmic melody. This is an excerpt from the larger clip below.
Subway Ride
New York, NY | July 18, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 36.93mb | click to download
The entire 20 minute trip from Pennsylvania station to South Ferry, including a walk through the station, discussion on how to get there, the purchase of a 1-day pass, and the ride itself. Lots of subtle ambience. Listening to this allows me to picture the entire trip in my mind.
You’ve got to Love Everybody
New York, NY | July 18, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 0.9mb | click to download
A street musician sings as we pass on our way to the Statue of Liberty. There’s a small glitch in this caused by my rough handling of the MiniDisc recorder. I got better at keeping it steady as the trip progressed.
Michael Needs Money
New York, NY | July 18, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 3.5mb | click to download
Michael talks a lot but has very little to say.
Sarah Asks: Who is Jesus?
New York, NY | July 18, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 1.67mb | click to download
Sarah asks me who I think Jesus is… and I have no clue. I actually kept the pamphlet she was handing out, though it isn’t worth posting online.
The Angry Lady
New York, NY | July 18, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 4.4mb | click to download
We leave our hotel (the Pennsylvania) and head to the subway station. There was an angry black woman on the corner shouting at passers-by to give money.
Hammering and Stammering
?, VA | July 20, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 6.81mb | click to download
At an antique market in Virginia, an old couple tries to construct a display cabinet.
Hammering and Stammering part II
?, VA | July 20, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 2.9mb | click to download
It was so good, I came back for more. This one is more exciting and jovial.
New Orleans Street Trumpeter
New Orleans, LA | July 22, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 0.8mb | click to download
Passing a street trumpeter (or was it a trombone?) in New Orleans on a hot summer afternoon shortly after leaving Harrah's casino with more money than we had when we went in.
Spoons and Toes
New Orleans, LA | July 22, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 0.9mb | click to download
Street musicians create music using metal attached to their hands and feet.
Street Bongo Band
New Orleans, LA | July 22, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 2.1mb | click to download
A small Sax+Bongo band plays on the streets of New Orleans at dusk as we pass by.
New Orleans Singer
New Orleans, LA | July 22, 2001 | MP3 192kbps Stereo 2.04mb | click to download
A man approached us on Burbon St. and offered to sing us a song for the price of a beer. “Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay” was one of four or five choices in his repertoire.
White Sands Narration
near Alamogordo, NM | July 26, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 5.4mb | click to download
The Visitor Centre at White Sands National Park had an interesting series of models which depict the formation of the dunes. This is the complete recorded narration that goes along with the models.
White Sands Drive-Thru
near Alamogordo, NM | July 26, 2001 | MP3 256kbps Stereo 1.8mb | click to download
Danny orders super-sized french fries at a McDonalds drive thru and gets a little upset at me for recording it. This McDonalds was actually about an hour away from the dunes.
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