Name: 03 pottinger street marke by shuangqi liang
Duration: 10 s
Description: This sound was recorded at pottinger street market where had many road stalls welling Christmas gifts such as earrings, decorations and so on. There were a stall whose seller was listening to Hong Kong radio and were very idle. There were also people chatting and gifts had different versions of Jungle bell music.

This sound was recorded at pottinger street market where had many road stalls welling Christmas gifts such as earrings, decorations and so on. There were a stall whose seller was listening to Hong Kong radio and were very idle. There were also people chatting and gifts had different versions of Jungle bell music.

03  pottinger street marke

This sound was recorded at Tai Kwun F Hall on November 21st at 12:54. It’s a continuous sound of water running and an audio commentary. The water running sound symbolizes the sound of taking a shower which reflects one of the parts of the prisoners admission’s process in the Victoria Prison. The audio commentary introduced the history of this site. This site is famous as a popular photo spot where people can take photos in front of a height chart, just like the prisoners they did before.

04 Tai Kwun centre

This sound was recorded at the Between Cafe in JC Contemporary on November 21st at 13:28. It captures continuous and lively music and several short sounds such as the clinking of dishes, the sound of a bin opening, the clatter of something being thrown into the bin, and the water running sound. The JC Contemporary is famous for its diverse and innovative exhibitions, which is highly recommended by visitors. The cafe is located on the second floor, which offers a relaxing space for visitors to enjoy a cup of coffee after exploring exhibitions.

This sound was recorded at Don Don Donki Central on November 21st at 14:06 . It is the theme song of the store, and it is played on loop. The reason for choosing this site is that this store is famous for its extensive selection of Japanese products and the recognizable theme song.

06 Don Don Donki Central station

The melody was recorded in Central Market on November 21st at 15:03. It was from a G-floor audio store with a mini public piano on the display at the entrance. It was a colourful piano instead of black and white, fit with the artsy atmosphere that can be found everywhere in Central area. The melody concluded one freestyle piece playing by the passing people, showing that Hong Kong is always inclusive to artistic freedom.

07 Central Market

This sound was recorded from the intersection between Queen Victoria Street and Jubilee Street on November 21st at 15:18. It contains the sounds of people talking softly as well as filling food bags with snacks. Choosing this piece is because this is a food store that people living in Central often come to, showing the daily life of people here.

08 Queen Victoria Street and Jubilee Street

The melody was recorded  in PMQ-Stauton on November 21st at 16:22. PMQ-Stauton has many original design shops suitable for young people's trends. These shops often play such popular songs to attract customers. Choosing this place is because PMQ-Stauton often serves as a Must-Go point for those young visitors coming to Hong Kong.

09  PMQ-Stauton

This sound was recorded at the corner of a grill in Lan Kwai Fong on November 21tst at 14:34. The catchy and dynamic melody went out loud through the stereo, creating the chill vibes to attract passengers. When passing by the corner, it seems that the strong rhythm can resonante with the heartbeat. It’s just a microcosm of Lan Kwai Fong. Considered as most famous bar street in Hong Kong, Lan Kwai Fong is a wonderful place for people to wind down and get drunk. after work. The easy-style bistros, with the funky music and colorful neon lights, quench the thirsts of the hard-working city.

10 Lan Kwai Fong

This sound was recorded on the Mid-levels Escalator in Central station on November 21st. The electronic sound of the machine operation can be subtly captured underfoot. It's intermittent, rhythmic as well as low-frequency. The Mid-levels Escalator is a significant vehicle that connects the Central and Mid-Level, greatly shortens the commuting time of residents living and working nearby. Built in 1993, the escalator has carried countless stories that took place in people’s daily life. The ticking sound, though hard to observe, is a symbol of the hustle and bustle in Central.

11 Mid-levels Escalator in Central station

This sound was recorded at Sheung Wan MTR station on November 21st at 15:51. The cheerful melody came out from the accordion played by an organ-grinder. He expressed the emotion by changing the chords and nuances. The reedy, rich, and a little rusty sound mixed together to create a polyphonic texture. Freelance musicians represent the embrace of multicultural in Hong Kong, adding tha vibrant element to welcome visitors with diverse cultural backgrounds.

03 pottinger street marke

shuangqi liang

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