BLOG#2 What I hear: Symphony Composed by People and Things in NYC
For this project, I decided to explore a little more about my neighborhood. Since I do not spend a lot of time at home, my neighborhood is still full of mysteries to me. The sounds I heard during the hour was unbelievably rich in variety, characteristics, and volume. It was in the afternoon on a Thursday. Right after I left my apartment, I heard a Spanish music coming out from a small grocery store next to my building. Now that I think about it, they always play something aloud although my attention has not never devoted what song they play. I was walking towards 3rd Avenue, and I found out kids were getting about from school since I recognized voices of a lot of kids. It made me realize there is a school a block away from my home. The cheerful voices of children playing at a playground made me happy. Then, I heard a pretty catchy melody played repeatedly. Surrounded by numerous children, the ice cream truck was having its busiest hour. Not everything is cheerful and peaceful w...