For
the sound walk project I decided to head up to Central Park. However, instead
of going into it, I chose Columbus Circle for my spot of observation. I
originally planned to observe the usually highly busy are but was treated to a pleasant
surprise when I discovered a marathon as taking place at the same exact time. The
streets which usually were bustling with cars have now fallen almost silent,
with only the pitter patter of feet stomping across the concrete being heard
along the much louder cheering and clapping of the on looking audience.
Upon finally settling in Columbus
Circle, the first thing I noticed is there was no lack of sound from any
direction. Columbus Circle was made to be the finish line for the marathon so
the main noise that could be heard was the talking, the cheering or the panting
from the participants as they were out of breath. Right behind that was the
sound of cars passing by; an unavoidable sound sadly as this is partly where
city is that never sleeps gets its nickname from. Finally there was a
background noise to this entire situation, a DJ situated nearby playing pop
music. Compared to everything else, it felt as though the songs were merely a
backdrop for the actual scene.
On the way back to the Q train, the
sound of music and chatter slowly died down, as the sound of cars grew louder.
The chatter of random strangers turned into the background noise while the sound
of cars became the main prominent sound with an occasional sound of an
underground rumble from the trains. The walk to train was never silent, truly show that the city will always be busy and full of life,
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