Drift 1: hooded sweatshirt walk

Field Recording 5: Dizzy Chain

2009-03-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

This recording came out of an interest to capture an object that changes sound due to the wind. It didn't take very long before I discovered a thin chain wrapped around a metal pole on North Bartlett Avenue. This was my final recording on March 16, 2009 and it took place at 5:38 p.m. For access to the sound, click here.

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Field Recording 4: Can't Stop the War

2009-03-23T09:15:00.001-07:00

During my drift, I was trying to be as selective as possible with my sounds. I didn't want to capture the everyday sounds of the city like cars, radios, and buses. However, there was one sound I couldn't avoid and it happened on North Avenue. From outside on the sidewalk, I could clearly hear the voice of our President, Barack Obama, coming from the second floor of an apartment complex. I was able to clip the mics on a wire running up the building to capture the sound. I don't know why this television was at this volume- but it made for an interesting recording. This took place at 4 p.m. on March 16, 2009. The sound can be found here.

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Field Recording 3: Cool Water in Surround Sound

2009-03-23T09:08:00.000-07:00

After taking several recordings at the lake- I put some of the better moments together to create this soundscape. I have always found the sound of water in motion to be extremely comforting and this recording is no exception. This was the only recording I conducted by holding the microphones in my hands the entire time. This was recording March 16, 2009 at 3:19 p.m. Click here to sail away.

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Field Recording 2: Chimes and Children

2009-03-23T08:52:00.000-07:00

This location was able to produce one of my favorite scenes during my drift. While recording, I heard bright tones from wind chimes and yelling from children outside. This was a very familiar atmosphere for me and brought back a lot of memories. The contrast of the two sounds really stands out in this excerpt. This recording was conducted March 16th, 2009 at 2:47 p.m. Click here for sound.

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Field Recording 1: Water in Alley

2009-03-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

One of the goals for my drift was to capture water sounds that were not recorded at the lake or any similar setting. Because this recording was captured on a decent day, I was able to find an alley where a man was washing his car. The large amount of water coming from the hose traveled down the cracks of the alley and into a drain. I placed my microphones nearly inside the drain and was able to capture the hollow sound of drops falling into the drain. This was recorded Monday, March 16 at 1:40 p.m. The recording of this miracle can be found here.

This is the area map for the location:

Drift Strategy/Starting Point

2009-02-13T12:29:00.000-08:00

For my Drift 1 venture, I will be using dice to determine my path. Each number will represent a direction which will ultimately shape my map and experience.

1-2 = right
3-4 = left
5 = reverse
6 = straight

My starting location will be the intersection of Locust Street and North Newhall Street. I will be rolling again after every two blocks. Let's hope the odds are in my favor.

Drift 1 Map

2009-02-01T06:33:00.000-08:00

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