Sounds
The sound of Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter popcorn popping in a Parasonic Microwave. The sporadic popping was coupled with the muffled sound of the microwave itself. Recorded on a Zoom H4n.
This is a recording of Lawrence Brownlee performing Una Furtiva Lagrima in the play L'eslir D'amore. The play was written by Roberto Alagna, and this recording is a modern rendition of one of the songs.
A potter's wheel spinning at Oberlin College's Pottery Co-op
Recording of the process of pouring a cup of tea. First, the packet of tea was ripped open and placed in a mug. Then, hot water, just boiled, was poured from a Secura electric water kettle into the cup until 3/4 full. In the recording you can hear the distinct actions, and the bubbling of the water as it swishes into the mug.
This represents a sound of health, as well as alternative or holistic ways to maintain health. Whenever I'm sick, or feel myself coming down with a cold, I always make a... Read More
Shaking a large Goldfish Box with roughly 1/5 of its original contents remaining. Recording made with a Zoom H4N recorder.
Sound recording of water, from a pitcher, being poured into a tall glass containing three crescent-shaped ice cubes. Air conditioning unit may be heard in the background. Recorded on an iPhone 6, using the Spire recording app.
This is a clip recorded at a rehearsal of Sabrosura, Duke University’s premier Latin dance group. The choreographers are teaching a dance, and students are heard talking amongst themselves as they learn the steps. One can also hear the sound of the dancers’ shoes on the floor. The dancers practice the new choreography with the music. Este es un clip grabado en una práctica de Sabrosura, el principal grupo de danza latina de la Universidad de Duke. Los coreógrafos están enseñando un baile, y los... Read More
This is a clip recorded at a rehearsal of Sabrosura, Duke University’s premier Latin dance group. The choreographers are teaching a dance, and students are heard talking amongst themselves as they learn the steps. One can also hear the sound of the dancers’ shoes on the floor. The dancers practice the new choreography with the music. Este es un clip grabado en una práctica de Sabrosura, el principal grupo de danza latina de la Universidad de Duke. Los coreógrafos están enseñando un baile, y los... Read More
Sound recording of people practicing in the music building. Contained on sound bite are different instruments, and different practice techniques. For example the violin heard in the beginning is practicing one specific spot until they get it right.
This an audio excerpt from a video of Pastor Janet Floyd, sourced from youtube, in which she encourages her congregation to send up praise to God through clapping, amens, and other audible participation.
Sound recording on Zoom recording device of Destiny Hemphill from Duke University's Spoken Verb.
Sound recording of a girl introducing herself using her preferred gender pronouns. Recorded on an IPhone 5s.