Rain at last
Utebo, Spain lockdown sound recorded by Maria del Castillo. "From the first moment, in my case, I resigned myself to the situation and opted for a longer stay at home. In Spain, there have been extensions of the fifteen-day confinement: a fairly successful solution for us to accept this new normality little by little. "I decided to record every day at least one hour with my recorded from my bal...
20m Apr 22, 2020
20m
Applause from Malaga balconies
Malaga lockdown sound recorded by Estefania M. Sessa. "Like every day the Malageñans applause from their balconies in honour for the heroes who every day fight with the COVID19 virus. Applause that recharges the energy of everybody." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmem...
4m Apr 22, 2020
4m
Friday night Brooklyn sounds
New York lockdown sound recorded by Meli Glenn.  "In Brooklyn Friday night prayer are often private and in people's homes. In the more religious section of town one hears the siren calling in the Sabbath at sundown. It is not normally something I can hear from where I am but the quiet has made sounds carry and my ears even more alert and attuned." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documentin...
1m Apr 22, 2020
1m
Vienna Opera House main entrance
Vienna, Austria lockdown sound recorded by Natalia Dominguez Rangel. "Since the lockdown started, I am also collecting sounds of my acoustic environment and from others around the world. We are definitely experiencing something different. And critical listening has become a key factor throughout this period.  "We will not have the chance to listen to some of these streets, passages this way aga...
2m Apr 22, 2020
2m
Traffic Lights - Parkring, Vienna
Vienna, Austria lockdown sound recorded by Natalia Dominguez Rangel. "Since the lockdown started, I am also collecting sounds of my acoustic environment and from others around the world. We are definitely experiencing something different. And critical listening has become a key factor throughout this period.  "We will not have the chance to listen to some of these streets, passages this way aga...
1m Apr 22, 2020
1m
The sound of the advertisement banner
Vienna, Austria lockdown sound recorded by Natalia Dominguez Rangel. "Since the lockdown started, I am also collecting sounds of my acoustic environment and from others around the world. We are definitely experiencing something different. And critical listening has become a key factor throughout this period.  "We will not have the chance to listen to some of these streets, passages this way aga...
1m Apr 22, 2020
1m
Brasilia's 60th anniversary
Brasilia, Brazil lockdown sound recorded by Thiago S. Brandao. "This recording was made at 8:49 PM in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral Nossa Senhora Aparecida, in Brasilia, on April 21, 2020, a Tuesday.  "On that date Brasília reached 60 years of existence — the city was entirely planned to be the capital of the country and was officially opened on April 21, 1960.  "In 2019, the city's 59th ...
4m Apr 22, 2020
4m
The scream of lockdown
French lockdown sound recorded by Samuel Billot. "I notice since the beginning of confinement the effects of this one on the environment around me, the fauna is expressed much more than in normal times but also men have a deep desire to communicate and to reweave a social bond.  "This man and this child who are screaming make me think that they want to end this isolation." Part of the #StayHome...
2m Apr 22, 2020
2m
The song of the blackbird
Athens, Greece lockdown sound recorded by Stamatis Mitrou. "From my balcony in the city centre, new sounds are emerging. I wonder what the normal rhythm of life is, the one we live in now or the frenetic pace we lived in before." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory....
10m Apr 22, 2020
10m
Fountain in Cathedral Square in Oviedo
Oviedo, Spain lockdown sound recorded by Mabel Garcia Castro. "Nobody passing by this ancient place. The Cathedral has been visited for thousands of pilgrims since the 14th century. Now the noise of the fountain can feel the silence in the square. So beautiful place to watch. Now the view matches with the sound of the water which is not possible to listen to during the daily and noisy life. Thi...
1m Apr 22, 2020
1m
NHS applause from Reigate Hill
Reigate, UK lockdown sound recorded by Mark Cattell. "Clap for Our Carers, every Thursday at 8pm since the UK Coronavirus lockdown started, has become an outlet of gratitude and support for the nation towards NHS, social care and other essential key workers that continue to selflessly help those debilitated by the virus, others in need of support as they shelter at home, or just keep the infras...
4m Apr 22, 2020
4m
Rain in Barcelona near Park Guell, April 21, 2020
Barcelona lockdown sound by Lyubava Malysheva. "Rain in Barcelona near Park Guell, April 21, 2020." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
1m Apr 22, 2020
1m
Arcul de Triumf - Bucharest
Bucharest lockdown sound recorded by Riccardo Toccacielo. "The team of Officina Sonora recorded the soundscape of the Arc de Triomphe in Bucharest, which has always been one of the most congested areas of the capital. On this quarantine Easter day the soundscape is quiete different." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world ...
2m Apr 21, 2020
2m
A walk in the Swiss woods
Zurich lockdown sound recorded by Olga Stefan. "While hiking on a sunny Sunday afternoon, I stopped suddenly and surrendered to the cacophony of sounds engulfing me: birds, wind, insects, and the distant traces of humanity. I was in a world very far away from the madding crowd, a world away from the present, but of the past and future." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sound...
1m Apr 21, 2020
1m
San Francisco neighbours cheering for healthcare workers
San Francisco lockdown sound recorded by Cary Norsworthy.  "Every night at 8 pm, for about 5 minutes, neighbours in the Upper Market/Corona Heights neighbourhood of San Francisco make some noise to support healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see h...
1m Apr 21, 2020
1m
Stay at home (Italy)
Cavriglia, Italy lockdown sound recorded by Silvia Frosinini. "Cavriglia è un piccolo paese in Toscana, la natura che circonda la mia casa attutisce il disagio della reclusione ed io la analizzo con occhi e orecchi sempre più attenti. Mi chiamo Silvia, ho 48 anni un marito e tre figli, due maschi gemelli di 24 anni e una figlia femmina di 21. "Mio marito e i miei due figli maschi non hanno mai ...
21s Apr 21, 2020
21s
Nococosansanbeach
Nanjo City, Japan lockdown sound recorded by Florian Nastorg. "Public anouncement from Nanjo City concerning coronavirus restrictions heard at Azama beach (Nanjo City in Okinawa Island) on 2020 April 6th.  "We were there with the French theatre company Merversible to investigate "Shokobunka" in Japan while France got locked down." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of t...
2m Apr 21, 2020
2m
Idiot balcony DJ, Madrid
Madrid lockdown sound recorded by Ben Roberts. "Every night at 19:55 a neighbour across the park becomes a self-appointed master of ceremonies, getting on the mic to address the residents and play his awful commercial pop music!  "This field recording is a document of how a time slot initially dedicated to gestures of support for medics has been 'sonically co-opted'. Recorded on Tandberg Series...
7m Apr 21, 2020
7m
Radio news and birds
Hachioji, Japan lockdown sound recorded by Keisuke Oki. "Beautiful Spring day in the suburb of Tokyo. You hear birds and radio news on COVID-19 in the area. Less people even in the central part of Tokyo after the emergency declaration of the government and Tokyo city office." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for mo...
3m Apr 21, 2020
3m
Birdsong in Pocket Park
Stroud, UK lockdown sound recorded by Ann-Margreth Bohl.  "My home is on the outside of a small town in the West of England. This recording was taken one morning a few days ago when I walked early to one bakery that is still open. Normally at this time it is quite busy on the nearby main road but not at the moment.  "I luckily had my field recorder with me to take hold of the birdsong that morn...
3m Apr 21, 2020
3m
Coimbra University
Coimbra lockdown sound recorded by Joao Lourenco. "Recorded at the University of Coimbra on a weekday, in the morning. On a normal day the movement would be chaotic, but now you can hear the birds that inhabit the buildings, the trees and the tower clock." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see ...
2m Apr 21, 2020
2m
Sunday morning backyard symphony
Vancouver lockdown sound recorded by Kelly Johnson. "Vancouver, BC has had the great fortune of temperate weather and many days of blue skies as we spend our days homebound since mid-March. A few weeks ago the frog symphony started up in our backyard.  "Their chorus runs day and night and is a most pleasant soundtrack to both fall asleep with and wake up to. In this clip the backyard birds have...
2m Apr 21, 2020
2m
Vancouver health worker tributes
Vancouver lockdown sound recorded by Bill Mazappa. "East 4th ave Vancouver, BC Covid-19 7pm tributes March 30 to April 7 2020" Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
20m Apr 21, 2020
20m
Magic Union of birds and music
Rimini lockdown sound recorded by Zuzana Balazova. "I was sitting on the terrace and at a certain point I heard the sound of Einaudi's music, I listened to it and at the same time I noticed that the birds sang together in the rhythm of the music. Beautiful moment." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more informat...
2m Apr 21, 2020
2m
StayHomeSounds episode two radio show on Resonance FM
The second radio show special broadcast on Resonance FM, with highlights from our #StayHomeSounds project. This episode features the sounds of protest, as the tone and atmosphere around the world begin to shift, a featured sound from a frontline healthcare worker in the UK and a special look at how we’re still hearing music around the world despite the lockdown. Originally broadcast on Resonanc...
59m Apr 21, 2020
59m
200 metres from the sea
Genoa, Italy lockdown sound recorded by Bruno Michele. "A Sunday stroll at lunch time within the 200 m distance from home limit we're allowed. Luckily enough for me I happen to live quite close to the sea. Almost everyone else had their legs under the table and finally I could savour and record some quietude in my place. The weather wasn't the most enjoyable, but these are the times and I try t...
2m Apr 20, 2020
2m
#StayHomeSounds on BBC Radio 3 Late Junction
The Cities and Memory #StayHomeSounds project was featured on the BBC's flagship experimental music show Late Junction on BBC Radio 3 on 18 April 2020. Here's the first of two clips from the show, discussing the project and playing two recordings from New York and London.
2m Apr 19, 2020
2m
Irvine birdsong
Irvine, USA lockdown sound recorded by Claire Berkowitch. "These are my birds chirping and making noise. The story is I have listened to nothing but these birds for a month! Sometimes the shrieking is annoying but they are a constant piece of nature in my home which I appreciate. And I love them!" Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown aro...
21s Apr 19, 2020
21s
Sunday morning in Seville
Seville lockdown sound recorded by Estela Jiminez. "I live in Seville. Here we've been already one month confined. It seems we have less COVID infections and we're winning the battle. Public Health Service workers have made an inmense effort to beat the pandemic.  "I think in some places, this situation has brought us closer but in other, further apart.  "Some advice for those who are just in t...
29s Apr 19, 2020
29s
Birds outside my window, Mogliano Veneto
Mogliano Veneto, Italy lockdown sound recorded by Lorenzo Brutti. "I recorded these sounds in the morning, on a Sunday morning. I used a pais of mics arranged in AB and a Fostex FRLite recorder. "I really like how, in these lockdown days, you can hear birds' songs and noises. I live in Veneto, in a relatively safe area, fortunately my community didn't face too many problems." Part of the #StayH...
3m Apr 19, 2020
3m
The bells of Canmore, Alberta at 7 pm
Canmore, Canada lockdown sound recorded by Greg Wooley. "Canmore is a mountain town, usually filled with tourists - particularly on weekends.  Since the pandemic was declared, nearly all tourist services have ended.   "Grocery stores and pharmacies are open, and some restaurants offer take out or delivery service, but that's about it. There has been extremely good local compliance to self-isola...
2m Apr 19, 2020
2m
Paris - Bois de Vincennes - containment walk
Paris lockdown sound recorded by BaPo Family. "A one hour family containment walk. A peaceful atmosphere accompanied in the distance by the threatening thunder..." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
3m Apr 19, 2020
3m
Bees at Copped Hall
Epping Forest, England lockdown sound recorded by Andy Popperwell. "I'm a volunteer at Copped Hall, a Georgian mansion on the edge of Epping Forest, which was destroyed in a huge fire in 1917.  We're restoring this wonderful building.   "The four-acre walled garden has beehives, and usually the sound of the insects is drowned by the nearby M25 motorway.  Not at the moment!" Part of the #StayHom...
1m Apr 19, 2020
1m
Plaza de Cervantes, Santiago de Compostela
Santiago de Compostela lockdown sound recorded by Javier Acosta. "No pilgrims going through the Camino de Santiago." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
2m Apr 18, 2020
2m
Rastro de Madrid with no people
Madrid lockdown sound recorded by Javier Acosta. Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
3m Apr 18, 2020
3m
Casa de las Conchas, Salamanca
Salamanca, Spain lockdown sound recorded by Javier Acosta. "Casa de las conhas completely empty during Spanish Holy Week." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
2m Apr 18, 2020
2m
Holy Week in Seville, Spain, with nobody around La Macarena
Seville lockdown sound recorded by Javier Acosta. "Nobody is praying around Seville." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
1m Apr 18, 2020
1m
An empty spring in Barceloneta
Barcelona lockdown sound recorded by Javier Acosta. "This sound has been recorded in Barceloneta (Barcelona, SP) Beach, in the middle of the Holy Week. Normally, those days Barcelona is completelly full of people specially close to the sea enjoying the good weather, but here you can listen to the sea, the waves and the wind, while you go into the Mediterranean Sea. One of the best experiences I...
3m Apr 18, 2020
3m
Birds in the morning, Malaga
Malaga lockdown sound recorded by Sara Wehuha. "Before COVID-19, I woke up with sound of cars, but after COVID-19 every morning birds are waking me up.  "They seem to be more and some friends who study biology told me that it's because now is the time when they travel from Africa on their  migrations.  "The only time all day that I stop listening to them is when people go to the balcony to clap...
14s Apr 18, 2020
14s
Sounds of night rain, Dunedin, NZ
Dunedin, New Zealand lockdown recording by Karthic SS. "One of the first rains while New Zealand is in lockdown." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
2m Apr 18, 2020
2m
Singing a jingle I created for my novel "Love before making love"
Bologna lockdown sound recorded by Daniel Agami. "Apart from dead people, I like this pandemic because by it we are coming back to the silence, and Nature: the animals and the  waters are coming back  to the earth, wilder and cleaner. I am a journalist and a comedian and I am writing about this project, about Stuart, the creator and this website, for "Vanity Fair"'s website [ https://www.vanity...
2m Apr 18, 2020
2m
Apartment life, Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo lockdown sound recorded by Rafael Bezzon. "You can hear a little bit of my routine, during a period of my day, in times of quarantine and social isolation." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
4m Apr 18, 2020
4m
The last great outing before Covid-19
New Orleans lockdown sound recorded by Lauren Nagel.  "Water lapping on the beach in New Orleans prior to the beginning of the lockdown."  Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
26s Apr 18, 2020
26s
Clap for the NHS, London
London lockdown sound recorded by Keith de Mendonca.  "All is quiet on the streets before, as there are few planes or cars. The distant sound of applause triggers the apartments I am standing in front of to respond. A train passes and hoots its horn. And then once it passes silence returns - except for a solitary food delivery man on a scooter arriving to deliver hot food.  "It is peaceful so f...
6m Apr 18, 2020
6m
Covid-19 message, Mexico
Cuernavaca lockdown sound recorded by Michel Vega. "A garbage truck plays a message to invite the residents to stay home during the coronavirus outbreak in Cuernavaca, Mexico. The traditional bell to announce that the garbage truck is arriving can also be heard." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more informatio...
1m Apr 18, 2020
1m
Home singing, Israel
Holon, Israel lockdown sound recorded by Jasmin Stone.  "Singing to the mic near the window, inside the house, while my family watches news on both TV and internet." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory.com/covid19-sounds
1m Apr 18, 2020
1m
Montréal, la nuit gouvernée
Montreal lockdown sound recorded by Hubert Gendron-Blais.  "A field recording captured during the first night of the extension of the powers of the police in the sanitary state of emergency. Recorded from a backdoor balcony in a rainy night, a soundscape « normally » dominated by a varying combination of traffic reverberated on the brick walls, the big fan of the restaurant downstairs, the pass...
2m Apr 18, 2020
2m
Dawn chorus in Florence
Florence lockdown sound recorded by Valerio Orlandini. "Italy has been one of the first areas outside China to have been struck by the Covid-19 pandemia, and the whole country is on lockdown since March 8th, and a clear end has yet to be seen. "The daily habits have drastically changed and now this fatiguing routine is almost felt as a new normality, even if it is not normal and it is our duty ...
13m Apr 15, 2020
13m
Sounds of nature invade the most industrialized area of Italy
Italian lockdown sound recorded by Jacopo Bertoli. "In the middle of the area most affected by Covid-19, between Bergamo and Brescia, it is usual to hear the sound of factories, cars and construction sites. Now, that even the ambulance sirens have almost stopped ringing, that's all that's left, beyond the silence." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global corona...
3m Apr 15, 2020
3m
Morning Forest Sounds along Krummbachtal
Gerlingen, Germany lockdown sound recorded by Kirsten Carlson. "Recorded 13APR2020, 0902, E: 1500':  "Weather is turning warmer, Spring has arrived, I have a strong desire to be in Nature and begin the release of 'stress weight' I've been holding onto for the past year. I went on a solo bike ride today and paused to check a toad trap (they have exclusion gates for the amphibians this time of ye...
1m Apr 15, 2020
1m