Natural - Rec 2

Here is a picture of an entrance to the Milwaukee River Trail, off Prospect Ave. I performed my second recording about were that man in black is walking. I moved just off the trail to the left of the man and nestled into the brush. I discovered a cricket. Now, you might think, "wow a cricket?", but the reality of the situation is. This is a sound that is not one I would consider a city sound. However, it can be heard, and it is there. The cricket is only heard by those listening. The people on the trail walk it, because they want to experience something outside of what is considered city. However, they are actually in the midst of it. The Milwaukee River Trail exists because people of Milwaukee, WI crave diversity. And to look at city life and forget about the natural aspect of it can be easy in an area that seems mechanical. This sound of a cricket demonstrates that there is a more than just mechanical arteries pumping the city of Milwaukee.

In the recording you can hear the cricket. I used low mic sensitivity to pick up the details of it's sound. Also, you can still hear the drone of traffic. However, it takes on a more relaxing ambiance, and actually sounds more like water flowing in a stream. It is amazing how a cricket can change the perception of location. Check it out. Click here