Hidden Sounds of America: NYC Hum & Underground Organ
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Mar 6, 2024
Discover unique sonic wonders in the US - a hidden art installation in Times Square and a massive organ in a Virginia cave. Learn about the impact of these sounds and the passion behind their creation.
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Times Square Hum Story
Max Newhouse created an unnoticed sound installation called the Times Square Hum under a grate in Manhattan.
Thousands pass over it daily without realizing they are experiencing a piece of experimental sound art.
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Value of the Hum
The Times Square Hum mixes into the urban chaos, adding a layer of unnoticed sonic experience.
Its value lies in blending with ambient noise to create a unique, hidden urban soundscape.
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Listeners Describe The Hum
Two brothers who knew about the Hum described it as calming and spiritual, like Tibetan singing bowls.
They saw it as a hidden treasure amidst the city's chaos.
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All over the world, there are unique and breathtaking sounds that you can only hear in one specific place. In this episode, we travel to two of the most astounding sonic wonders in the United States. The first is a hidden sound installation in Times Square that might be the most visited art exhibit on Earth. The second is an enormous organ built right into the rock of an ancient Virginian cave. These stories originally aired on the Atlas Obscura podcast.