The memory and the auditory presence of place Street, Sean. creator text bibliography nyu New York, NY Routledge 2020 monographic eng

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x, 140 p. "What does a place sound like--and how does the sound of place affect our perceptions, experiences, and memories? The Sound of a Room takes a poetic and philosophical approach to exploring these questions, providing a thoughtful investigation of the sonic aesthetics of our lived environments. Moving through a series of location-based case studies, the author uses his own field recordings as the jumping-off point to consider the underlying questions of how sonic environments interact with our ideas of self, sense of creativity, and memories. Advocating for an awareness born of deep listening, this book offers practical and poetic insights for researchers, practitioners, and students of sound"-- In one circle bound -- A day in the life -- Performing rooms -- The sound of a room at prayer -- Walking through urban sound -- Landscapes, beachscapes, soundscapes -- Interviewing space -- The rooms we make and the rooms we are. Seán Street. Includes bibliographical references and index. Sound (Philosophy) Sounds Psychological aspects B105.S59 S77 2020 9780367463359 (pbk) 0367463350 (pbk) 9780367463342 (hbk) 0367463342 (hbk) 2020019543 DLC 210305 on1153271204 eng