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  • My Interview with Iman (Timothy)

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    This is a recording in Central Park of horses walking and I asked questions to Iman to see what he thought of it.

    Question 1: What does this sound make you think of?

    Iman: It reminded me of the ancient times as the tempo of the horse’s footsteps brought back old vibes and a nostalgic feeling. It showed how advanced technology is and how it has improved over the decades.

    Question 2: What role does it play in New York?

    Iman: The role that it plays in New York is an example of evolution as it was an example of the past and the present. The audio showed me the change from the horses to horse power like cars and reminded me on how busy and hectic New York is.

    Question 3: How do you relate to the sound?

    Iman: I am constantly on the go like a horse as I am always working towards a goal whether that be in academically or basketball related. In basketball, the ball is high as the horses can be. Horses relates to my school, personal, and basketball life.

    See this post on its own page: My Interview with Iman (Timothy)

  • My Interview With Audrey

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    I recorded this in Central Park. I focused on the nature aspect and the birds stood out to me.

    When I was talking to my partner Audrey about her POV of NYC, One thing that I liked was when she said

    “I only come here when I need to go to the Macaulay building , I also do a lot of people watching “

    This was my favorite quote because I related to it. Especially the people watching part because I tend to compare myself to the rich people I see around this area. I am sometimes at awe of how we have different lives, and they have certain financial privileges that I can’t imagine myself having.

    See this post on its own page: My Interview With Audrey

  • Emma as a Passenger

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    An interview about the sounds of the subway

    The inside of a 1 train

    I went into the 66th Street-Lincoln Center subway station and created a 20 second recording of 1 train entering the station. I, Lina, asked Emma, a fellow Macaulay student, what these sounds meant to her.

    My question: “Do these sounds remind you of your own experiences growing up in NYC?”

    Emma: My earliest memories are of me taking the subway. Listening to the audio reminds me of when I was very young, still in a stroller, and my mom was trying to get us through the door in the station into the train. I’m reminded of the snacks she would give me, which were usually cranberries. This recording brought me to the sour taste of the fruits she would give me on the train. I think taking the train is an experience shared by many New Yorkers, so I would say it’s an integral part of my identity as someone who grew up and lives in NYC.

    My question: “Which sounds are familiar or unfamiliar to you?”

    Emma: The sound that struck me the most was the screeching of the train wheels on the tracks. It is the most jarring sound, but it is very characteristic of the experience of taking the train. Just as New Yorkers have an identity, the trains themselves also have an identity. Each train line is unique, and furthermore, each train itself has its own charm. Hearing these screeches of the train on the tracks makes me think of my previous thoughts about locomotives. There are bullet trains that are quick and silent, but the trains of the MTA are loud and eccentric, just as New Yorkers are. They are full of life. Some have orange seats, while others bear blue ones. The 6 line has its iconic diamond and circle.

    My question: “What kinds of feelings do these sounds evoke?”

    Emma: Firstly, nostalgia. As I said before, I have so many memories of taking the train throughout my entire life. But besides thinking about the past, I also think of the future of the MTA. The subway system in NYC has so much history, and some would say since it is so old some of its technology is outdated. How will these rapid changes be adapted to? I also think about how vast the system is. Each train line can take you to very different places across the city. There’s a unique journey starting every time you step on a train in New York City.

    See this post on its own page: Emma as a Passenger
  • My Interview with Ismael

    My Interview with Ismael

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    I placed my recording device on the window ledge of Classroom 2 facing 67th street. My phone picked up a few cars, a helicopter, and the sounds of construction.

    The noise here is a 2/10. In the Bronx it’s an 8/10.

    -Ismael

    I personally find solace in sitting quietly, especially after a particularly busy day which is why I chose to record this sound.

    I asked Ismael about his relationship to silence, or a lack thereof. In our interview, he described the difference in noise awareness during the day and at night. While during the day when one is occupied with other things, noise is not very noticeable, at night, the noise outside the room is very present- dogs barking, the bodega music playing, people arguing, etc.

    When asked about whether he prefers the noise or the silence, he said he prefers the NYC noise because he is used to it. He does remember, however, his time in Mali when he had “the best sleep of his life.”

    “The noise in Mali is mostly nature, not people like here.”

    -Ismael

    -Katryna, 2/24, Macaulay Building

    See this post on its own page: My Interview with Ismael

  • A New York Interview with Danielle Ashurov

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    by Khadija Fall

    A skyline picture of Manhattan

    With only a 20 second audio recording in the streets of New York, I was able to get very interesting answers of Danielle Ashurov’s perspective of the heart of New York.

    The audio recording had sounds of cars, laughing, honking, and nature. I was curious to find out what these sounds could elicit through the interview.

    Q: Can you name 3 prominent noises and why these stood out?

    Danielle’s answer was similar to my own, hearing loud laughing, light conversation, and the cars driving on the street. However, she had picked up the word “nostalgia” being said in background conversation where I hadn’t. It was interesting to see what different sounds we gravitated towards and identified

    Q: Try and identify the place where you think these recordings happened. Why do you think this?

    Danielle and I were in the same area, so this question was one she already knew, but she identified it specifically as Manhattan because of the noises and

    Q: Think of 5 words to describe this audio clip. Why did you choose these words?

    ” Chaotic, Harmonious, Comfortable, Synonymous, Life” were the words Danielle used, and I was specifically interested in her choice of the word ‘life”.

    “I’ve grown accustomed to those noises,” Danielle said, and hearing the sounds of cars and joyous laughter have become akin to life for her.

    New York City is a place of laughter, loud noises, and life for so many. This interview exercise was a great way to understand my classmates better and discover more of NYC.

    Khadija Fall, Danielle Ashurov

    See this post on its own page: A New York Interview with Danielle Ashurov

  • My Interview With Maria

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    I recorded this near Lincoln Center at a crosswalk. In the audio, you hear the electronic monitor on the light pole ringing to help let pedestrians know they can now cross. You also hear some cars driving, and some people walking and conversating. Maria Ruiz, a Macaulay honors and Queens College student, says it reminds her of crossing the street often. The randomness of the audio also made her laugh. The New York City she likes and is comfortable with doesn’t really sound like the audio, it’s more quiet. Sometimes there are birds chirping and cars passing by, along with some music being played. Maria doesn’t care for the chaotic nature and loudness of the city, which no one can blame her for. She prefers stillness, and peace in all aspects.

    See this post on its own page: My Interview With Maria

  • My interview with Fernando- Adriel

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    Context: Fernando had recorded some horses walking in central park

    Rough versions of answers and questions:

    Question #1: Can you describe your sounds

    Answer #1: So, this is a recording of a typical day in central park, what you see here is some people riding/driving a horse

    See this post on its own page: My interview with Fernando- Adriel

  • My Interiew With Paula

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    Topic Question: Do New Yorkers have their own unique way of living? What are things unique to New Yorkers?

    Interview Questions and Paula’s Responses:

    1. Are you a New Yorker? What experiences have you encountered specific to your time living here? “Not a native New Yorker, crazy people in the subway, going to Central Park, and getting yelled at.”

    2. what comes to mind about the people, culture, and daily lifestyle when you think of NYC? “Busy people, goal-and-aim (goal-oriented), doing something, rushing to do something.”

    3. Have you been somewhere that has reminded you of the city? “No. New York is like 50 things at the same time. Been to London and has been reminded of the skyscrapers in the city.”

    Audio: Was not able to upload, but here is a brief description.
    For my audio recording, I went into Central Park and recorded people talking around me, which were my fellow Macaulay cohort mates. In the background, you can hear horses strutting by, cyclists, joggers, and even people playing music.

    Hypothesis: New Yorkers are a unique group of people. They have their own way of living, hustle culture, and daily habits.

    Results: My hypothesis was correct and supported by my research interview with Paula. New Yorkers indeed have unique daily habits to them, there are interactions and different experiences they have come across that have desensitized them, and made them think certain habits are normal. Therefore, they just ignore the irrelevant things they see each day. A way I could improve the accuracy and validity of my research would be to expand the types and the number of people I am interviewing. Only interviewing one person limits my research results to only one perspective, which can give me incorrect or outdated data.

    See this post on its own page: My Interiew With Paula

  • My Interview With Julia

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    I recorded this on the corner of Broadway and W66th St.

    Julia recorded her audio right by Central Park. It was mostly because it was right there and a good place to pick up sounds. She also has previous experience not only as a native New Yorker but also because she likes to walk through Central Park. In her free time, she likes to write and is a part of Girls’ Write Now and the Macaulay Messenger. Additionally, she is currently working on a future novel. She is a Hunter College student majoring in Political Science and thinking of double majoring in Public Health. The experience has been exciting so far especially picking out her own classes.

    See this post on its own page: My Interview With Julia

  • My interview with Kelly

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    MHC project by Shelby Heredia and Kelly Shi

    Kelly recorded this clip while walking with our MHC cohort through Central Park. When recording this clip she said that she noticed how sociable people are and how this aspect of New York is a prime inspiration for her artwork. When speaking about this it prompted her to show me one of her NYC-inspired artwork pieces called Space Panda. Growing up in Brooklyn and now living in Queens has exposed her to a range of sounds and background noise that she said range from noisy to dead silence. However, what was mainly pointed out throughout this interview was how perspective can range greatly and one point of focus can draw two different types of inspiration. Below is her artwork titled Space Panda, that reminds her of this audio.

    Space Panda by Kelly Shi
    See this post on its own page: My interview with Kelly

  • My interview with Katryna ~ Ismael

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    I recorded a quick chat with a runner in Central Park and I asked Katryna how she interacted with other New Yorkers, whether she preferred New York be more communal, and finally what she recommended people do to meet new people.

    The recording:

    Katryna does not speak with strangers often because of the negative events that occur in the city regularly. By minding her business, Katryna feels safer but this does not mean she feels isolated. By engaging in different extracurriculars and church Katryna is able to have her own community.

    See this post on its own page: My interview with Katryna ~ Ismael

  • Interview with Sean

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    Recording of busy street life near Lincoln Center while waiting to cross the street.

    After asking Sean if he ever felt bothered by the noises of the city he said:

    “You have to find peace in chaos.”

    -Sean Leary
    See this post on its own page: Interview with Sean

  • Interviewing Erika

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    During our workshop, I spoke with Erika, a fellow Macaulay student. We started off by listening to each other’s audio recordings, and Erika’s consisted of the sounds of birds chirping and streetlights signalling the right of way for pedestrians.

    She had chosen to record on a street corner near a farmers market that she had passed on her way to the Macaulay building this morning. Additionally, she thought she might be able to capture the sound of conversations, as people often walk through the area she was in.

    In her free time, Erika likes to color, though she doesn’t like to draw very often. She also used to play the flute in her middle school and high school band, preferring to play music she could recognize such as themes from movies rather than classical music. 

    After graduation, she hopes to go to grad school to continue studying environmental science. One of her current urban studies classes is helping her learn more about environmental sustainability, a subject she’s interested in exploring further in the future.

    See this post on its own page: Interviewing Erika

  • Khadija Fall’s Interview Questions – Interviewed by Danielle E. Ashurov

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    AUDIO RECORDING BELOW:

    This audio was recorded outside of the Macaulay Honors College Building (35 W 67th St, New York, NY 10023)

    This interview was conducted with participant (Khadija Fall) in regards to the audio visible above. The following interview observed relation between atmospheres within New York City in comparison to experiences one experiences within their own neighborhood.

    The interview was documented and transcribed below:

    Q. Which aspect of the audio stood out to you the most?

    A. I could hear the birds chirping the most. Despite all of the conversations and noise, the birds stood out to me.

    Q. What Emotions arise when you listen to the audio

    A. Despite the noise, there was peace. I found the audio peaceful and natural!

    Q. Was your experience recording in New York reflective of what you might hear in your own?

    A. Honestly, no— it is more quiet in my neighborhood. My neighborhood is not as heavily populated as New York City, and so while familiar, the noise in the audio didn’t resonate with the experiences within my neighborhood.

    In summation (and in the words of Khadija), although familiar, much of NYC differs in regards to perception of audio, space, interaction, and experience. The beauty of NYC lies within the subtleness of the resident, each person finding something new within a similar space.

    For any questions, please contact through email: danielleashurov@gmail.com,

    Thank you.

    See this post on its own page: Khadija Fall’s Interview Questions – Interviewed by Danielle E. Ashurov

  • Lina Interview by Emma

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    This interview is based on the audio attached below which was recorded nearby the Macaulay Honors College. It was conducted by Emma and the interviewee was Lina.

    Why do you think that this audio is most-encompassing of the sounds of NYC?

    “Memories, walking around the hustle and bustle while still focusing on the conversation. As a New Yorker you get used to talking loud and laughing; the nature of New York is fast-paced, “1000 miles per minute”, and all New Yorkers experience this. “

    – paraphrased from Lina

    Did you feel it was necessary that the recording was in a crowded space rather than a more tranquil one?

    “Its not necessary in the sense that this is the New York City environment. As New Yorkers, we adapt to different parts such as a quiet part or here by Lincoln Center which is a loud arts center. As New Yorkers, we take in the space no matter where we find ourselves”

    – paraphrased from Lina

    How did these sounds make you feel?

    “Happy. The laughter of two friends talking and the excitment and bright life of New York City. There is so much life. The traffic light sound was very comforting, this is home and these experiences cannot be taken away. It is nostalgia and happiness.

    – paraphrased from Lina

    This was recorded near a small street market close to the Macaulay Honors College building.

    See this post on its own page: Lina Interview by Emma