Jazmin Figueroa | Sound Blog | Birds Chirping | TA 132 Winter

As I was walking home this past week, I recognized the sound of birds chirping.  Then I began to analyze my admiration for the sounds.

One of the reason why I treasure the sound of the birds is because I am a huge fan of the environment. Nature is something that I value to a great extent.  However, because I do not interact with it frequently, I begin to act as if it does not exist.  I think I am heavily conscious of the buildings surrounding me, that I disregard the access that I do have to the environment.  The sound of birds chirping was very intricate and the volume varied.  This was very soothing to my ears because the layered sound made the atmosphere sound fuller.  I then realized how relaxing and beneficial it was to be in tune with the earth.  After all, humans are not the only creatures standing on this planet and it feels great to truly recognize the beauty of the co-existence between humans and animals.

As I kept walking I heard the sound of a car driving by. I began to see the birds as a representation of hope and the car a representation of human interruption.  The sound of the car started low and then increased as the car drove closer.  This added dimension and when I replayed the recording I had a better visualization of the setting. At first I was upset that the car intervened my recording, but then I remembered; this is reality.  

Humans do in fact influence the environment to a huge extent and although some animals can adapt our life style, other animals can’t.  These birds are living among us but can lose their habitat if we decide to destroy the trees.  Without animal life or nature there is less dimension.  This is why we should be more conscious of our actions. 

The atmosphere outdoors is very complex and it is very unnatural to have a single sound playing.  There are many components that make up outside noise like: wind, tree leaves, birds, cars, people, etc. In addition, the volume variation creates a realistic effect by allowing us to feel as part of a bigger setting. With that being said, we are all part of a bigger spectrum of atmosphere and most of all, life.