Soundwalk Response, 9.10.08

1. It was difficult to find a good spot because traffic constantly blocked background sound but once we made our way into the more residential neighborhoods with only two lanes of traffic it became easier.
2. Walking alone I believe it would have been very possible to move while making minimal sound, however we were traveling in a group of about 10-12 which made our motion quite audible.
3. Plugging my ears did not escape me from the sound of nearby traffic but other than that I did hear wind and a low rumbling.
4. I was able to hear:
An airplane flying overhead
Motorcycle accelerating
Cars on the pavement, driving over bumps
Cars applying the squealing brakes
The bushes rustling in the wind
Feet kicking a soccer ball
A bike riding past, the clicking of the wheels
Construction workers talking
A dog breathing, collar jingling
Kids laughing, talking and yelling excitedly from a playground
Chainsaw buzzing, cutting
Water from a sprinkler raining down and sprinkling onto the sidewalk
People talking at a bus stop
The engine of a bus, the squealing brakes as it comes to a halt
Church bells ringing in the distance over the traffic
5. I was always able to determine the source of each sound I logged.
6. I heard sounds from all three; human, mechanical and nature.
7. I did not hear any subtleties.
8. Both. Sounds were produced very near me and very far away without identification by sight.
9. The only sounds I heard that the wind played a role in was the rustling of trees and bushes.
10. I refrained from creating my own sounds and instead focused more on sounds that happened to be produced as I strolled by.