
Smithsonian Folkways Fw-06170-ccd Sound Effects- Vol. 1- City Sounds - All
Product information for Smithsonian Folkways Fw-06170-ccd Sound Effects- Vol. 1- City Sounds - All
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution the national museum of the United States. They are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation preservation and dissemination of sound. Folkways Records believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials Folkways Records seek to strengthen people s engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others. Our mission is the legacy of Moses Asch who founded Folkways Records in 1948 to document "people s music " spoken word instruction and sounds from around the world. The Smithsonian acquired Folkways from the Asch estate in 1987 and Smithsonian Folkways Recordings has continued the Folkways commitment to cultural diversity education increased understanding and lively engagement with the world of sound. This compilation of sounds from the city is divided into two categories: outdoor and indoor sound. Recorded in 1958 by Tony Schwartz for the purpose of using the noises for radio TV theatre and film the sounds include such things as traffic noise honking taxis bus s squeaking breaks etc. and chattering in a busy restaurant. Schwartz says: "All the sounds on this record are well used as background sounds." No liner notes.








