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101130.Marienkirche.Astron.clock.4pm

Duration:

2.00

Date:

11/30/2010 - 16:00

Inside the Marienkirche, the Astronomical Clock chimes on the hour

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, stereo recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit, windshield.

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long soundfile:

101130.marienkirche.astron.clock_.4pm.mp3

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Additional notes:

We recorded this inside the Marienkirche at four o’clock in the afternoon standing in front of the Astronomical Clock. We captured the sound of the clock chiming and the sound of people within the church.

101224-Saarplatz.Pedestrian Crossing

Duration:

0.53

Date:

12/24/2010 - 16:00

The sound of clicking coming from a pedestrian crossing

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, stereo recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit, windshield.

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long soundfile:

101224-saar-platz.pedestrian_crossing.mp3

Additional notes:

I came across this sound when walking towards the Lindenpark from KTV. There was a continual clicking sound coming from the pedestrian crossing which I had never heard before. This recording displays the clicking sound with the sound of traffic in the background stopping and starting as the traffic lights change.

101113-KTC entrance.Shops and Shoppers

Duration:

1.54

Date:

11/13/2010 - 12:00

Sounds from just inside the Kröpeliner Tor Center shopping centre.

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, 4TR recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit, windshield.

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long soundfile:

101113-ktc_entrance.shops_and_shoppers.mp3

Additional notes:

A lot of low-fi sound on this recording coming presumably from air conditioners and the shops within the centre. People can be heard walking past and talking, a baby can be heard speaking as well. In the background is a faint sound of canned music which increases in volume throughout the recording. Also the sound of shopping being scanned at a check-out.

101113-Kröpeliner Straße, C&A.Street Musicians

Duration:

2.00

Date:

11/13/2010 - 12:30

Sound of Roma street musicians performing

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, 4TR recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit, windshield.

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long soundfile:

101113-kropeliner_strasse._outside_oh.mp3

Additional notes:

Three street musicians are singing and accompanying themselves on keyboard, accordion, and tambourine. Some background noises can be heard including talking from people on the street.

101218-Fahrstraße Gehlsdorf.Electricity Box

Duration:

1.27

Date:

12/18/2010 - 17:00

Buzzing sound coming from an electricity box next to a bus stop.

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, stereo recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit, windshield.

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long soundfile:

101218-fahrstrasse_gehlsdorf.electricity_box_.mp3

Additional notes:

Buzzing sound coming from an electricity box next to the road. The sound is very similar to that of crickets in hot countries. Traffic can also be heard going past, and people walking past in the snow.

101101-Neuer Markt.Political Rally

Duration:

2.00

Date:

11/01/2010 - 18:00

A political rally taking place in Neuer Markt

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, stereo recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit.

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101101-neuermarkt.political_rally.mp3

Additional notes:

Sound of piped music coming from loud speakers set up in Neuer Markt as part of a political rally. People can be heard walking around, talking, a dog barking.

101018-Neuer Markt.People dismantling market

Duration:

0.35

Date:

10/18/2010 - 18:00

Sound of market workers dismantling market in the early evening.

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, stereo recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit.

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long soundfile:

101018-neuer_markt.people_dismantling_market.mp3

Additional notes:

From one of the vans can be heard recorded music. The sound of metal poles being dismantled can also be heard on the recording.

101018-Kröpeliner Straße.Political rally children dancing on street

Duration:

0.23

Date:

10/18/2010 - 18:00

Sound of piped German music can be heard coming from a PA system which has been set up on the street.

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, stereo recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit, wind shield

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long soundfile:

101018-kropeliner_strasse.political_rally_children_dancing_on_street.mp3

Additional notes:

The CD is jumping in the recording, people can be heard walking along the street. Children (hard to hear on recording) are dancing on the street to the music.

101018-Kröpeliner Straße.Political Rally

Duration:

0.22

Date:

10/18/2010 - 18:00

Sound of man speaking in a political rally over loudspeaker in street.

Soundtools:

Flashrecorder Zoom H4N, stereo recording, wav: 44,1Hz/24bit.

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long soundfile:

101018_-kropeliner_strasse.political_rally.mp3

Additional notes:

The man is speaking to passers-by on the street in the early evening. There are a few supporters standing around him, and there were some children dancing to music as part of the rally. The man is speaking about a further public meeting which will be taking place.