Bela Balazs and Sound Observations
Sounds Observations Sitting in my living room, the loudest sound I hear is the static of the air conditioner and a whistled from the vent every now and again. Next I hear a recurring screech coming from my toilet every few seconds, which is most likely the water connected to the back of it. The fan above me is cutting the air making a chopping sound, like the worlds quietest helicopter. In the distance I hear the hum of the refrigerator. If I concentrate hard enough I can hear myself exhaling through my nose. There is a very faint electronic buzz coming from either the tv or my computer. When my roommate enters the room and takes a seat, I hear her typing on her phone, that little knocking sound effect that is default on the iPhone. My second sound observation took place in Drift Coffee shop and Café. The major sounds are people chatting, typing, and the espresso machine with all of it’s bells and whistles. The tile floor causes many peoples shoes to occasionally s...