Monthly
Statement:
May 2006
This month I recorded the Staten Island Ferry. It was so exciting
to record something so different! Although signs (mis)informed
us that the Staten Island Ferry is currently celebrating it's
100th Anniversary, the truth is that it's been under the City's
control for a hundred years but the first ferry actually started
working as early as 1817.
Today, there are four different kinds of ferries, which can
transport from 1,280 to 6,000 passengers. The ride from Lower
Manhattan to Staten Island takes a little under 25 minutes.
I took a train with at least 2,000 people on it and recorded
bits on my way to Staten Island, and the complete trip back
to Manhattan (from start to finish).
Overall, I think the ferry recordings weren't very successful.
Although I did record some conversations (in at least three
languages), as well as the announcements of departure and
arrival, most of what I captured is the sound of the wind
against the mic. Lots, lots of it.
What will I record next month? Hmm...
Process:
I'm accumulating sounds from public transportation systems
in New York City (6 months) and Lima-Peru (6 months) with
a minidisc digital recorder.
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