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The WIRE #310 | December 2009
Soundwalk is in the Bitstream section of WIRE magazine’s December issue on page 8.
“A new iPhone application, Soundwalk, lets users take city tours narrated by iconic figures from the area, including a guided audio tour of the Bronx by Def Jam DJ luminary Jazzy Jay, exploring some of the locations central to the early history of hiphop.” – Nick Richardson
During the Innovation Festival Barcelona, Mobile Monday Barcelona is organizing its next event today November 2 in Barcelona Activa on the topic “Innovation in Mobile“. Alex Kummerman CEO of Soundwalk will explain how they went from idea to building a product and going to market. More information about this event and how to attend information are here
On October 3rd 2009, Soundwalk, in joint venture with Clicmobile, premiered iPhone applications for three Paris audio tours during Nuit Blanche. Saint Germain des Prés, Belleville, and Marais Soundwalk iPhone application features interactive maps using geo-localization, real time walking itinerary, practical information about the locations visited, and more as you explore the cityscape guided by the voice of an iconic figure from the neighborhood.
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Audio Sample: In this excerpt of the Belleville Soundwalk join narrator and actress Florence Loiret-Caille for a drink at Café Folies. With a spirit in hand, she will disclose the complicated terrain of her relationship with aloof musician, and love interest, Spleen. As a final adieu, Florence Loiret-Caille will sing to you sweetly in Japanese. With the melody humming through the air, your mind reflects upon the hunt through Belleville she just led you in the hopes of being reunited with Spleen.
Check it: Belleville: Soundwalk
Image and Audio: Soundwalk
Music by: Spleen
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Le Marais Soundwalk is one of three audio tours that launched the Soundwalk iPhone application during the 8th edition of Nuit Blanche in Paris on October 3rd, 2009. Saint Germain des Prés, Belleville, and Marais Soundwalk iPhone applications feature interactive maps using geo-localization, real-time walking itinerary, practical information about the locations visited, and more, as you explore the cityscape guided by the voice of an iconic figure from the neighborhood.
In this audio excerpt of Le Marais Soundwalk take in the beauty of one of Paris’ most unique neighborhoods, as you keep up with the unpunctual narrator Isild Le Besco, an actress who finds herself late to an audition. Set your eyes upon the statue of Louis XIII at the Place des Vosges as you stand beside Isild. Her voice, ringing with honesty in your ears, will enchant you.
Check it: Marais: Soundwalk
Audio and Image: Soundwalk
Music: Fred Avril
PARIS SOUNDWALK VIDEO TEASER (EN) from Soundwalk on Vimeo.
Young French American actress, Lena Friedrich, recently seen in Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” stars in Soundwalk’s video teaser for the new Saint-Germain-des-Prés iPhone App. Lena just graduated in sociology from Columbia University. She is now committing herself to cinema as an actress and screenwriter. At Café de Flore, in Paris, Lena sits reading Beauvoir when her coffee cup speaks to her…
Director: Sarah Jonathan
Narrator: Virginie Ledoyen
Music: Benjamin Biolay and Maxence Cyrin
Special thanks to Café de Flore, Paris.
PARIS SOUNDWALK VIDEO TEASER (FR) from Soundwalk on Vimeo.
Voici le teaser video de l’appli iPhone Soundwalk Saint-Germain-des-Prés !
Au Café de Flore, les tasses à café parlent aux jeunes assises à lire du Beauvoir.
La jeune actrice franco-américaine, Lena Friedrich, qui a joué dans le dernier film de Tarantino “Inglourious Basterds” est l’une d’entre elles ! Lena vient juste d’être diplômée de la Columbia University à New York. Elle débute une carrière dans le cinéma en tant qu’actrice et scénariste.
Réalisé par Sarah Jonathan.
Courtesy of Soundwalk, avec la voix de Virginie Ledoyen.
Musique: Benjamin Biolay et Maxence Cyrin.
Remerciements au Café de Flore, Paris.
A l’occasion de la Nuit Blanche et de la sortie gratuite de l’appli iPhone de ses promenades sonores à Paris, Soundwalk s’associe à Dismoioù ! Une des applis iPhone préférées des Parisiens, Dismoioù est un guide personnalisé qui recense les bons plans de la capitale et des adresses dans chaque quartier… Site web : www.dismoiou.fr
Pour télécharger l’appli gratuite Dismoioù, rendez-vous sur http://itunes.com/app/Dismoiou
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For the occasion of Nuit Blanche and launch of Soundwalk Paris iPhone apps, Tellmewhere partners with Soundwalk! Tellmewhere is one of Parisians’ favorite apps, a customized city guide that recommends addresses & tips in Paris…Website: www.tellmewhere.com
Install on the AppStore for free: http://itunes.com/app/Dismoiou
On October 3rd 2009, Soundwalk, in joint venture with Clicmobile, will premiere iPhone applications for three Paris audio tours, during Nuit Blanche, an annual all-night international arts festival. Saint Germain Des Prés, Belleville, and Marais iPhone Soundwalks, featuring interactive maps, will guide Nuit Blanche visitors from one installation to the other as they pass across many Nuit Blanche sites. Paris iPhone Soundwalks are free, exclusively for Nuit Blanche festival participants. Info: http://nuitblanche.soundwalk.com
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Audio sample: Listen to actress and narrator Virginie Ledoyen as you join her private promenade thru the streets of Saint Germain Des Prés, take in the history of Cour du Mûrier, sit with her beside the fountains, rendezvous with someone from the past, or perhaps… meet someone new.
Audio: Soundwalk, featuring the music of singer/songwriter Benjamin Biolay
Soundwalk will be demonstrating a soon to be released iPhone App at PICNIC Mobile Bites on Thursday, September 24. PICNIC is Amsterdam’s leading annual international event, highlighting creativity and innovation in media, entertainment and technology. PICNIC brings together and disseminates the ideas & knowledge of the world’s best creators & innovators.
PICNIC Mobile Bites offers a platform to showcase the most interesting, creative, touching, weird or exciting mobile applications.
Soundwalk will be showing a preview demo of the – soon to be released – iPhone application for the Paris art festival Nuit Blanche on October 3. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see a preview demo of this fascinating and original iPhone application and get a preview of the «augmented reality» version of Soundwalk that will be released on Google Android phones later this autumn.
Come and join us there! Sign up at picnic.soundwalk.com to download a free app.
A shout out to Tech Crunch and writer Erick Schonfield, who featured Soundwalk’s 24 Hours: The Starck Mix iphone app as one the first “high-concept” apps.
Access the full article, leave your comments and RT here.
24 Hours: The Starck Mix, for online streaming click here, for FREE iPhone app download click here.
