Twenty Thousand Hertz

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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ANECDOTE

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.
INSIGHT

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.
ANECDOTE

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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