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  • Interview w. Tina – Jan Avendano

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    After interviewing Tina about her smartwatch, I was able to learn quite a bit about what else she liked about the watch and more about how it has helped her maintain her health.

    Tina used to play Badminton, but now she spends more time going on walks, trying to get as many steps in as she can in the day. While she wanted a smartwatch, it didn’t matter to her exactly which one she got as long as it helped her to track her well-being, and she had the perfect opportunity when she bundled it with the smartphone she was buying, dropping the price of the watch significantly. The investment proved worth it, since not only did she track her steps but also her sleep. She was able to learn more about her sleep patterns and it helped her get off her phone at night more, so it keeps her in check. The watch also features a bezel that allows her to use the phone without using the touchscreen, a feature that has proven to be especially useful in the winter.

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  • Interview with Avi

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    Throughout the course of this interview with Avi, I learned exactly how he created his audio clip. Avi explored, going through and Arc’teryx and a Kiehl’s, before finally wandering outside. Meanwhile, he recorded the entire trip and then took the most interesting parts from that longer recording. As I was asking my questions, I realized how my own opinions had impacted the questions I thought to ask. When I had created my own recording, I had deliberately searched for an interesting sound to try to record, and I found that the questions I had written reflected this. It was eye-opening to see how differently we thought about the same tasks.

    You can read my partner’s post here.

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  • 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
  • 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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • My interview with Amelie

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    I recorded this near Lincoln Center. I then did the interview with Amelie, who described her experience in New York City, based on the recording. Amelie’s answer to one question stood out to me, which I want to share:

    “One thing that Amelie loves about New York City, was that its always moving and there’s always something to do in the city. Amelie also mentioned that no matter who you are and where you came from (tourists, etc), you can always move and find different attractions to your interests. You can always stay entertained in the city, for example, even taking a public transportation can be a fun thing, since anything can happen there, from different situations, people or you could even end up in a “movie type” dangerous situation, which can increase your adrenaline.”

    See this post on its own page: My interview with Amelie

  • Interview with Gordon

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    Jamie

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    Gordon and I are both freshmen in college from Brooklyn. Gordon spoke about what Park Slope, Brooklyn is like. He described Park Slope of a neighborhood that is very familiar, in the sense that there a lot of families and children. Though neighborhoods like Park Slope feel like home and friendly sometimes these feels not might be felt in fast past places such as Manhattan. Gordon’s picture features a food truck. He stated that the guy at the food truck has friendly. The food truck itself was trying to be a neighborhood spot.

    “No cultural connection, I was just hungry.”

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