kwanscapes

Detailed notes from field: RECORDING (n) (time)h (location) ambient SPL: (x) peak SPL: (y) list of sounds

possible research areas, and other thoughts

RECORDING 1

1717h Behind Grub ambient SPL: 51.5 dBA 65.0 dBC peak SPL: 56.5 dBA 68.5 dBC

Music escapes from grub

Alfresco vs. inside dining experience

Experience of dining area whilst viewing nature through glass window

Investigate human traffic

Conduct interview or surveys on dining experience

RECORDING 2

1732h In front of Grub ambient SPL: 67 dBA peak SPL: 70 dBA 72 dBC

wind children running drone of exhaust from somewhere cutlery (occasional) distant bird noises (relatively constant) construction music (constant) - would you prefer to just listen to nature? (consumer and staff) conversation fan noise (regular) bicycle noise - gears (occasional) (outside alfresco area) alfresco not yet full, not yet peak period

RECORDING 3 0.5m away from exhaust ambient SPL: 67.0dBA 72dBC peak SPL: 68.0 dBA 73.0 dBC

fan noise regular still hear faint bird noises and distant sounds

other sensory experiences: smell of oil

RECORDING 4 1745 alfresco dining area of Grub ambient SPL: 59.0dBA 67.4 dBC peak SPL: 61.5 dBA 69.0 dBC nearer exhaust side, cutlery noises more crowded, alfresco (front) 60% full - this is the less crowded side

constant drone: fan noises exhaust rustling of leaves occasional: human noises dragging of chairs footsteps - on grass scooter (1746) running on pavement baby crying noise bicycle bell mosquito repellent machine constant fan noise music not as loud here, mostly conversation and cutlery shouting from afar (children) sun is setting, wind is relatively strong (not sure how strong - SPL measurements?)

RECORDING 5 human behaviour and activity family park family time - sunday wedding shoot kiteflying nearer to bishan mrt side - hear train coming etc (tracks, distant, occasional) 48.5-57.0dBA 59.5-69.5dBC

RECORDING 6

music from macs dragging of chairs (happens quite often) crying babies peak 68.5dBA 69.0dBC ambient 62.5-66.0dBC 55.5-67.0dBA (when children ran across) vibrancy (outside macs area (outside alfresco area)) peak hour begins (dinner time and post activity meal) bird noises still perceptible as only indication of being in a park (overwhelming noise of human activity) --> investigate from the surroundings?

several species of birds (constant chirping, occasional squawks) bells ringing

(next session: investigate at alfresco area itself) max: 72.5dBA 70.0dBC 74.0dBC

lower level of proximity to actual joint RECORDING 7 closer to river, but also bridge

still can hear more human noise than nature noises about 10m away from the food joint - music is very loud as well as chatter (investigate how far away the noises of restaurant activity can be heard from?) short 2 minute recording

RECORDING 8 1846h generally peak hour BUT doesn't draw as great a crowd (at least not today) Exhaust area behind Canopy dining 61.0dBA 69.5 dBC 2.5m away from aircon exhaust vent similar to grub, has music for ambience (more high-class feel?) music can be heard from surroundings like behind the cafe)

RECORDING 9

right outside the canopy/cornerstone area ambulance noise from road barking noises of dog still not alfresco area yet lots of clanking of silverware (utensils bc outside, their washing area, sorting) (could draw map of areas where recordings were taken?) lots of slipper noises road noises less park feels

(should compare to park?) More noise and a bar behind

RECORDING 10 and 11 (same area, closer to music source)

73.5dBA children shouting 88.0dBA dog barking (2m proximity) ambient 60.0dBA 72.0 dBC 1859h

inside area 95-100% full outside 30% including bar area (10m away) constant music bag, woman’s heels, camera

(peak at 3:04 because of dog barking) clanking of glasses for water outside alfresco area!!