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Re: Motorcycle...City "noise?"

Subject: Re: Motorcycle...City "noise?"
From: Walter Knapp <>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 22:26:47 -0400
Rob D. wrote:

> I'm curious, are you completely  happy with using the term, "noise?" 
> To me, it implies there are certain sound elements that need to be 
> purged rather than pleasures and values that we as animals have the 
> power to recall and use if we choose. As recordists, we've learned to 
> identify sources and the exact offending qualities because we know 
> what's being buried and some of the alternative events that can bring 
> more insight, pleasure.  I discourage students from using the term 
> and it does seem to help them hear better.

I personally don't like the term "noise". Not sure what to use instead. 
Something like "undesirable sounds" is a bit awkward.

After all, unwanted "noise" for me might be the insects someone else 
wants to record. Or maybe the breeze through the trees that someone else 
goes to a great deal of trouble to get recorded right.

Walt




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