How do you think Russolo would feel in a world without simultaneous sound? Explain your answer based upon what you have learned about Russolo’s philosophies of sound from this article.
According to Russolo there cannot be a world without simultaneous sounds. No matter where we go, what we do, or what we listen to, there will always be some sort or noise or sound from our activities. How we compose these noises, from old and new machinery, and other sounds is up to our imagination. We will always have simultaneous sounds no matter how hard we try to avoid them. They are part of our everyday lives and activities, we just have to listen.
Does Russolo value “noise”? Do you value it? Why or why not?
Russolo is all about the value of "noise". He finds beauty in the sounds of unconventional sounds from machienes, technology, and any other sound that is not considered classical. I value some types of noise. I personaly are more attracted to noise if it has some kind of rythem to it. I don't really understand or find random noise attractive. However through learning about it in this class, I may change my mind.
What is the role of noise in the media you enjoy? (games, films, radio, news, music)
Noise makes the everyday media that we are subjected to more realistic and enjoyable. For example, my little sister and I always play the video Mario Kart together. This car racing game would not be the same, or provide the same enjoyment without the use of zooming car noises, funny noises from the characters, as well as the sound of an occasional explosion. If these noises were absent or replaced with the sound music, the video game would not be as realistic or attractive to its users.
Compare the sound environment in your dorm with the sound environment in your home. How do these different sound environments affect your your mind, you ability to focus, or any other aspect of your daily experiences?
The environment of my dorm is drastically different than the sounds of my home. In my home, there is always a quite room or space where I can go to do my work. The sounds of my home are just a lot more peaceful and comforting compared to the sounds of my dorm. In my dorm there is always some sort of music playing, whether it be blaring through the walls, or distant from down the hall. You can always here some sort of voice or chatter from all the people who live there. It is only natural to hear these noises because we live in such close quarters, however it makes the quest for peace and silence almost impossible. Sometimes this aspect is a good thing because you never quite feel alone, however when trying to focus on homework or just take some quite time for yourself it becomes a problem.
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