Resonating prayers
Chennai, India lockdown sound recorded by Sathya Tamizharasan. "Amidst the chaos on the streets during this Covid-19 lockdown. on a beautiful evening, the distinct sound of prayers from two beautiful religions: Hinduism and Islam resonates together bringing in strong vibes." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for mor...
2m May 03, 2020
2m
Ato che coronavirus
Italian lockdown sound recorded by Luca Castaldo. "What I hear outside my home door in south Italy, in country side. It's possible to hear church bells, children play, a lot of birds and a man in background speaking of 'coronavirus' literally he is sayng 'ato che corona virus", that means 'more than coronavirus'". Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronav...
3m May 03, 2020
3m
Life from the bedroom windown, Buffalo
Buffalo, USA lockdown sound recorded by Connor Orrico. "The birds outside my window this morning told me something along the lines of “Had I known how listening is superior to speaking, I would not have wasted my life preaching.” (Farid al-Din Attar, The Conference of the Birds)." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - f...
5m May 03, 2020
5m
Birds on a rainy day in the country
Haut Valromey, France lockdown sound recorded by Fabienne Marie. "Walking in the rain in the country, listening to the birds. It seems to me they are more talkative than before 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
54s May 03, 2020
54s
Clap for NHS, key workers and Captain Tom Moore
Penzance, UK lockdown sound recorded by Timothy Crowley and Kate Ogley. "Field recording of Lockdown in Penzance capturing ambulance siren, church bells, hungry seagulls and clapping for the NHS, key workers and Captain Tom (30th April 2020)." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.ci...
3m May 03, 2020
3m
Plastic packaging being washed
Rio de Janeiro lockdown sound recorded by Paul Collett.  "Here in Rio, as in most cities around the world most of use are staying home and self isolating.  "We are lucky enough to have our groceries delivered and therein lies the task of washing and disinfecting the delivery. In this recording you hear the sound of a bag of dried pasta (essential go-to stay home food) being washed." Part of the...
32s May 03, 2020
32s
Hollywood frogs
Hollywood, USA lockdown sound recorded by Charles Previtire. "I think what is happening in the US is probably big news around the world. Lots of uncertainty here and even more suspicion and distrust. It's a shame that, even in the midst of a pandemic, people ignore facts and science and follow conspiracy and gut feelings." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the globa...
7m May 03, 2020
7m
Singing on a rainy night in Alessandria
Alessandria, Italy lockdown sound recorded by Lucia Rosini. "I'm going through quarantine alone with my cat, my city is heavily affected by the virus, today for me, it's one of the most tiring days since the beginning of the pandemic. Today I feel so far away from all that my life was until two months ago. I start to miss my friends and all the people I love a lot. "In these 50 days of isolatio...
2m May 03, 2020
2m
Cat in lockdown slumber
Chicago lockdown sound recorded by Jeanne Warsaw. "While we are quarantined at home, we sat quietly reading books, and our cat Wally was sound asleep on my arm.  "All of a sudden he began to snore like a human. Needless to say, we tried not to wake him but burst into laughter, and ultimately woke him from his slumber." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global co...
1m May 03, 2020
1m
Albert Memorial Clock, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Arthur Square, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Belfast City Hall
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Botanic Gardens, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Commercial Court, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Great Victoria Street, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Queen's University, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Shaftesbury Square, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
St. Anne Cathedral, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
The Entries, Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland lockdown sound recorded by Georgios Varoutsos. “In the midst of a global pandemic, countries and cities have become literal ghost towns. Once flustered with sounds from human activities, this has now been overtaken from the subtle industrial, mechanical, and natural environment sounds. On Friday March 27, 2020, the 5th day of the official lockdown in the UK, I used my ...
2m Apr 30, 2020
2m
Walking in Mesopotamia
Oxford lockdown sound recorded by Giulia Biasibetti. "Walking along this strip of land between the upper and lower levels of the river Cherwell, one is completely immersed in nature." 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 28, 2020
3m
Donating blood
Oxford lockdown sound recorded by Giulia Biasibetti. "Another ordinary Tuesday afternoon in Oxford's blood donor centre. It's a hospital. Nurses wear surgical face masks every day while carrying out their duties.  "However, time felt suspended. As donors lined up for their donation, it felt as if the simple - regular for some - act of giving blood was charged with a new meaning." Part of the #S...
3m Apr 28, 2020
3m
Lockdown morning in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, India lockdown sound recorded by Varun Venugopal. "I am a sound recordist working in film and television from Hyderabad. "When the lockdown was announced everybody took it up to stay at home for a change, and result of the following day was unbelievable.  "When i woke up at around 7AM it was as if something had gone wrong, I couldn't hear a single vehicle that is usually blaring. I r...
3m Apr 28, 2020
3m
Parma on lockdown
Parma, Italy lockdown sound recorded by Marilena Karagkiozi.  "This soundscape is a composition of acoustic stories recorded at the exact same spot, my apartment window. I live in the center of the city of Parma in Italy and the project covers the past two months of the lockdown.  "I am giving you a short description of the sounds you are hearing but not in the order you are hearing them.   "A ...
2m Apr 28, 2020
2m
Birdless time near Bordeaux
Floirac, France lockdown sound recorded by Stephane Bardex.  "I’m living in Bordeaux's outskirt (France). It’s been now around 6 weeks I’m staying at home with my family. As we do have a balcony and plenty of sunny days (unlike the picture!), life is rather easy. We adapted and tried to find the good balance to live together all day long. « Cooking is the teacher, Drinking good wine is the prea...
2m Apr 28, 2020
2m
The sounds of Shorewood
Shorewood, USA lockdown sound recorded by Noah Kaufman. "A block away, construction is occurring. Trees are being cut down and roads are being replaced. Not many people are out, but you can hear the those working in the background." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemo...
1m Apr 28, 2020
1m
Sounds of the farm
Howard's Grove, USA lockdown sound recorded by Noah Kaufman. "Sitting outside of the barn, the goats are talking and the dog is responding." 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 28, 2020
3m
Isolation rain
Los Angeles lockdown sound recorded by DCPete. "Los Angeles is not known for rain but we had buckets and buckets of it lately which timed coincidentally with the onslaught of the pandemic and "safe at home" restrictions. Rain was the soundtrack to our initiation to these Quarantine Blues." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the ...
1m Apr 27, 2020
1m
Almost nothing | Almost everything
Milan lockdown sound recorded by Sergio Armaroli. "Sunday morning, April 19, 2020, Milan: at the center of the pandemic. I recorded and edited in a sound meta-landscape from two listening points, 10 am, approximately. Listening to my cats. The passage of tram 1, symbol of the city, and some occasional cars. I leave the imprint of the voice with the wind gently hitting the microphone. "Reversing...
9m Apr 27, 2020
9m
Walking to my workplace downtown
Trento lockdown sound recorded by Stella Fantin. "I'm Stella, I live in Trento (Italy). My job is considered an essential service. Because of that, I'm allowed to go from my house to my workplace and return to the deserted city." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemory....
23s Apr 27, 2020
23s
Ambulance siren in Higienópolis
Sao Paulo lockdown sound recorded by Isadora Martins. "Here in Brazil most of the states are experiencing social isolation. The marjority of the population is following the health recommendations, but there are also the stubborn ones who don't care about hygienic measures. I live nearby some hospitals and I have the perception that the ambulance sirens noise has increased here." Part of the #St...
10s Apr 27, 2020
10s
Una mattina...
Rome lockdown sound recorded by Chiara Stefani. "Since this quarantine has started, every day there's such a lovely habit here. We meet with neighbours, on the balconies, to chat, listen or sing songs together.  "During this period we have also celebrated a birthday and a wedding anniversary . "Today we discovered that one of our neighbours is a talented flute player, 'cause she played for us a...
3m Apr 27, 2020
3m
Saturday noon at Niort
Niort, France lockdown sound recorded by Morgan Le Bot. "We live in a small town in the west of France. For the moment, our region has been little affected by the pandemic. We are architects and work at home. In recent days I realize that I have more and more need to leave the door open on the street.  "Everything is quiet, birds, a few rare walkers and the open windows of the neighbours. It's ...
6m Apr 27, 2020
6m
Morning birds in a small city
Lancaster, USA lockdown sound recorded by Jason Mundok. "Since we've been mandated to stay home on March 19, 2020, my partner Anne and I have been working remotely in our dining room. We would have typically spent at least 10 hours a day in a coworking space that she owns and operates in our small city of Lancaster, PA, USA. Even at the start of our stay-at-home orders, I had a feeling we would...
4m Apr 27, 2020
4m
Radio Covid
San Giorgio del Sannio, Italy lockdown piece by Luca Castaldo. "This is an audio story of the first two days of Italian quarantine. An audio picture heard trough radio. A collage of about two hours of hours of radio recordings from Radio Virgin and Radio Italia, contains extracts from: Pearl Jam - Dance of the Clairvoyants, The Smashing Pumpkins - Tonight, Tonight, Janis Joplin-Piece Of My Hear...
5m Apr 27, 2020
5m
Is it a bird, is it a plane?
Tel Aviv lockdown sound recorded by Sigal Getz. "Typical lockdown morning. You hear birds chirping and IDF Air Force planes practicing for Independence Day air parade. Lockdown is challenging. Not being able to physically see and hug loved ones and friends is hard." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more informa...
54s Apr 27, 2020
54s
Birds in St Petersburg
St Petersburg lockdown sound recorded by Nadezda Nilova. "We don't have total lock down, just self-isolation. So there are still a lot of people outside and many common sounds of the city - cars, shouting, steps, dogs. But anyway we can hear birds better now." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, ...
36s Apr 27, 2020
36s
St Petersburg alert
St Petersburg lockdown sound recorded by Nadezda Nilova. "We don't have real quarantine here, but self-isolation. So this is sound alert we hear a few times every day convincing us to stay home and other things to keep being safe." Part of the #StayHomeSounds project, documenting the sounds of the global coronavirus lockdown around the world - for more information, see http://www.citiesandmemor...
53s Apr 27, 2020
53s
Apartment house playground at Kontula, Helsinki
Helsinki lockdown sound recorded by Anna Katariina. "I live in Helsinki, Kontula at mass-constructed 60s residential complexes with my family, one child and my partner. We are in corona isolation lockdown and only hang around in the apartment and in the neighborhood area. There are a lot of green woods and big gardens all around in Kontula area. You can always hear bird singing and gardening so...
6m Apr 27, 2020
6m
Birds and radio news in the time of pandemic
Tokyo lockdown sound recorded by Keisuke Oki. "Another beautiful morning in the suburbs of Tokyo in the time of COVID-19." 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 27, 2020
3m
My neighbour did a performance from her window
Vienna lockdown sound recorded by Natalia Dominguez Rangel. "I never knew I had a singer as a neighbour. We couldn't see her face since she lives two floors above but we could definitely listen her voice." 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 22, 2020
2m
Silence on Boars Hill
Oxford lockdown sound recorded by Cities and Memory.  "Oxford is surrounded by green spaces, small villages and quiet spots, which have become even quieter during lockdown. This recording is from a wild garden called Jarn Mound in a small village called Boars Hill. It's a moment of peace - having cycled for half an hour to reach this tranquil spot, it's the most peaceful moment of my entire wee...
5m Apr 22, 2020
5m
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...
41s Apr 22, 2020
41s
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...
40s Apr 22, 2020
40s
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...
36s Apr 22, 2020
36s
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