"CITY STORM"
PT. 03: ROLLING THUNDER
-For the third part of "City Storm" the main feature is the arrival of thunder, albeit very distant thunder. I have never released a soundscape devoted specifically to this particular type of rolling, grumbling thunder that is travelling from quite a distance. I wanted to include some info from this great website "Sciencing":

on Rolling vs. Clap thunder:
-"You can typically hear thunder from a storm within about 15 miles of your position, occasionally farther out. Cloud-to-ground lightning that discharges fairly close to you will produce a sharp clap or crackle of thunder as the strong sonic shockwave from the part of the bolt nearest your position reaches you first.

A drawn-out, subsiding roll of thunder follows as your ear registers shockwaves from higher and more distant parts of the bolt’s channel.

The volume fluctuations of rolling thunder can be due to the zigzag and often forked shape of a bolt, differences in air density along the mostly vertical lightning channel and soundwaves bouncing off clouds, mountainsides and other obstacles – a combination of sound dulled and distorted by distance as well as echoes.

If you’re some distance from a thunderstorm, you may only hear rolling or pealing thunder." (check out the full article at: https://sciencing.com/difference-between-rolling-clap-thunder-6906574.html)

All audio was captured with handheld Tascam microphones in midtown Detroit a few years back. Enjoy on good headphones!

City Storm

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City Storm Pt. 03: Rolling Thunder and Quiet Rain (Relaxing HD Field Recordings)

"CITY STORM": A mini LP devoted to storm sounds captured in urban environments.

PT. 04: "Midtown Showers with Thunderclap and Birds"
-This piece begins with the remnants of rolling thunder from the last entry in City Storm, before opening up to a bustling Midtown street in the middle of a rain storm. Cars can be heard honking and passing by as the grumbles grow into a single, loud clap of thunder that nearly clipped in the recording. Once this subsides the focus is on layers of relaxing rain and springtime birds. Even with the bird calls, this still feels mostly nocturnal, or at least the kind of city presented in David Fincher's "Se7en" where its always raining and in some hazy in-between period that isn't day or night. 

This piece was built from three separate (recently unearthed) recordings captured in Detroit over the last few years. All audio has been maintained at HD 96 / 24 bit WAV files. Enjoy on good headphones.

All sounds and artwork property of R.J. Stefanski 2020.

City Storm Pt. 04: Midtown Rain Showers with Thunderclap And Birds (HD Field Recordings)

"CITY STORM"
PT. 05: SUDDEN DOWNPOURS OF RAIN WITH ROLLING THUNDER

The storm progresses once again, with this chapter the focal point is on a few very loud and clear downpours of rain. Only at the opening and close of the soundscape are passing cars present to remind the listener the setting is still in an urban environment. Remnants of the earlier chapters are still lurking, as rolling thunder grumbles along and the outro is sampled from "Cars Passing in the Night". This cyclical construction helps the mini album maintain its consistency and nocturnal mood.

Headphones highly recommended!

All sounds and artwork property of R.J. Stefanski

City Storm Pt. 05: Sudden Downpours of Relaxing Rain with Rolling Thunder [HD Field Recordings]

"CITY STORM"
Pt. 06: Church Bells of Flatbush

Fittingly enough, most of this soundscape is sourced from the final recording I made in my Flatbush apartment. There was a very light rain at the time, so I placed my Tascam recorder under a table on the roof of my building. Aimed towards the direction of the beautiful, massive St. Francis of Assisi-St. Blaise Church just before noon, it captured the complete bell song.

Light rain opens and closes the piece, and lots of ambient traffic noise from the bustling Nostrand Ave below plays a large role too. Headphones highly recommended.

All sounds and artwork property of  R.J. Stefanski. 2020.

City Storm Pt. 06: Church Bells of Flatbush (Relaxing HD Field Recordings for Sleep Study)

CITY STORM Pt. 07:
"Pouring Rain in New York City"

The final track from mini-LP "City Storm", this soundscape features four minutes of HD pouring rain captured in Flatbush (Brooklyn) in Fall of 2020. There is some street noise and ambiance in the distance, but this was recorded in the middle courtyard of an apartment building. Headphones highly recommended.

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City Storm Pt. 07: (Outro) Pouring Rain in New York City (Relaxing HD Rain Recordings)

Album now available on Bandcamp, merch version includes a CD with this continuous mix as a bonus track:
https://rjstefanski.bandcamp.com/album/city-storm

A continuous DJ style presentation of mini LP "City Storm". 37 minutes of audiophile field recordings capturing several storms in urban environments. Ranging from Detroit to New York City, the soundscape always blends the typically relaxing sounds of rain with the hustle and bustle of big cities, often with a very nocturnal feel. Best enjoyed with good headphones as all sounds have been recorded, mixed, and uploaded in HD Wav files.

I chose to flip the final two tracks, and close with the relaxing tones of the "Church Bells of Flatbush", but that's the only real deviation from the standard release. 

View all the individual tracks on Soundcloud here:
https://soundcloud.com/rjsfoundsounds/sets/city-storm-new-mini-lp

All sounds and artwork property of R.J. Stefanski. 2020
All rights reserved.

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City Storm (Continuous Full LP Mix) 37 Mins HD Field Recordings of Rain & Thunder

The latest chapter in my "Nostalgia Circuit" (an ongoing compilation of recordings that did not wind up on a larger release) - this soundscape presents 5 1/2 minutes of powerful ocean surf.

Recorded in the final days of summer 2020 on the sprawling beaches of Queen's Far Rockaways near Beach 67 Street. Tascam DR-07 used at 96k 24 bit WAV. Headphones recommended.

Powerful Atlantic Surf (Relaxing Field Recordings Ocean Waves for Sleep Yoga Study)

In early August 2020 I made a trip to rural Michigan and captured dozens of recordings with my Zoom H6 and it's different capsule attachments. This soundscape is built from three different field recordings I made in a backyard while a Cooper's Hawk chased a crow through the trees.

The soundstage is full of details including nearby church bells (telling us the bulk of the audio was made at 10 AM), cicadas, dogs barking, and other small creatures. Stay tuned for an EP of material from my Michigan trip.

All sounds captured by Zoom H6 in audiophile WAV lossless format. Headphones highly recommended.

Property of R.J. Stefanski, all rights reserved. 2020.

Cooper's Hawk Chasing Crow(with church bells, cicadas, and more) Zoom H6 Stereo Soundscape

This soothing soundscape is built from a single field recording taken in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. The track artwork shows exactly where the Zoom microphone was set up - on the rocks that create the waterfall which leads into this iconic pond. Although this is a very popular spot, I made the recording in late winter so there is minimal human interference and the rushing water is still fairly quiet and tame.

This simple track features the soothing sounds of crisp water flowing over the rocks in a small stream. Perfect for relaxing, studying, or placement in your sleep playlist. Headphones recommended!

All sounds and image property of R.J. Stefanski 2020.

Small River Stream Overlooking the Boathouse [Relaxing HD Soundscape Sleep Yoga Study]

Night River 

This soundscape is built from one field recording taken at night in Prospect Park in summer 2017. I set up my recorder on a wooden bridge that crosses one of the larger streams/rivers in the park. I edited out the best bit, this 7+ minute piece, and only did minor adjustments and added the fade in and fade out. The result is a soothing journey down the rippling water with crystal clear audio quality. Headphones recommended.

All sounds and artwork property of R.J. Stefanski
2021.

Nostalgia Circuit

Night River (Field Recordings of Relaxing Water & Crickets) HD Soundscape Sleep Yoga Study

Brooklyn NYC + Detroit | Message directly for inquiries about sampling recordings, bookings, collaborations, or questions | Since releasing a series of diverse mixtapes in 2011, Stefanski has slowly turned his focus to his own ambient productions, often built entirely of original field recordings. He has released a wide array of original soundscapes ranging from brief, high-def clips of thunderstorms to extended sound collages, each project sharing a hazy, psychedelic glow. Before moving to Brooklyn, Stefanski curated the chill out room for infamous Detroit after-hours rave BAK DØR. After relocating he released an LP of short field recordinged ("20 X 2"), a podcast for an experimental NYC label (Metamorph) and an album for Bivouac's "60 Minute Cities" series. His relaxing rain soundscapes are some of the most popular on soundcloud, with one clip nearing 14 million streams as of late 2020. More recently Stefanski expanded his productions with visual components, including a new website which hosts the unique travelogue "The San Diego Tapes" and photography prints for sale.

~FEEL FREE to use my field recordings/original tracks in any of your own works, I only ask you cite me as a source and please send me a link of the finished product.  MESSAGE ME for questions, I won't see questions in comments.

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