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STEPHAN CRASNEANSCKI FOR LACHAINETELE


Interview du créateur du collectif Soundwalk, Stephan Crasneanscki

The French webchannel Lachainetel.tv has just interviewed Soundwalk founder Stephan Crasneanscki about Soundwalk’s beginnings, Le Son du Nous, the Exit Festival at MAC Créteil, the Ulysses Syndrome, and what Crasneanscki considers to be his own individual sound.

For English readers: a brief summary of the interview -

On SOUNDWALK: ["I began by making synchronized audio tours of my favorite places in New York City using my own voice, for my friends...the tours then evolved into a way to enter into the life of another person for an hour and see the city through their eyes, while following the narrative of their story."]

On LE SON DU NOUS: ["The idea is to create these three movements of sound - natural and organic sounds existing before humanity, internal sounds of the human body, then sounds created by humans' influence on their environment, both small & large: a spoon against a glass, the sound of a building being constructed or crumbling to the ground...to lead us together to find the true Sound of Us."]

On MAC Créteil’s EXIT FESTIVAL: ["An interesting and exciting platform for experimental projects in art and design, where creatives like Starck and Soundwalk can meet and collaborate...."]

ULYSSES SYNDROME: ["The project entails capturing Hertzian frequencies on the Mediterranean Sea, like  fishermen have snared fish throughout history, and melding the sounds into a 24-hour audio collage, resonant of the 24 songs of Homer."]

On his INDIVIDUAL SOUND: ["Since I work with sound as a material every day, in the end I prefer silence, but among sounds my favorites are natural: the sounds of the body, of breath, and of nature - of wind, of falling rain...."]

Click here to tell us about your individual sound and WIN TICKETS to LE SON DU NOUS with Philippe Starck at MAC Créteil! Also watch for more interviews, sound clips, and exclusive sneak-peaks at the show during the next week!

MYLITTLEPARIS HAND-PICKS SOUNDWALK PIGALLE

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“Like a night butterfly, Lou Doillon leads you through Paris’ hot, steamy Pigalle quartier – elusive doorways, shadowy alleyways, erotic spots…. Let her narration guide you through this fanciful world of the after-dark.”

So says MyLittleParis of Soundwalk’s Pigalle walk in their post, “Un iPhone dans votre lit,” about applications that transform your iPhone into “your best-friend-for-a-night.” “MyLittleParis has hand-picked a little anthology of apps for you to improve your life in any number of ways,” they explain.

MyLittleParis is a chic and selective guide to Paris. If you’re visiting the city, check them out for shopping and good eats, and then look to Soundwalk for a view of Paris you won’t get in any guidebook.

THE LOBBY FEATURES SOUNDWALK’S NYC TOURS ON TRAVEL TREND SITE

Many thanks to The Lobby, the travel trend site from Starwood Preferred Guests, for featuring Soundwalk’s NYC tours!

“Simply purchase, then download the recording online and print out the map and watch a video beforehand, if you like. You have no physical tour guide to speak of as you navigate the subway and city streets — you’re on your own in that respect! But each tour is hosted and narrated in your headphones by someone with a connection to that area or subject. With that many choices, how do you pick one? The beautiful part: You don’t have to limit yourself.” -Tamara Palmer, The Lobby

Click here to read the full article.

Find the Bronx Hip Hop Soundwalk iPhone App here.

For more videos from Soundwalk, click here.

Soundwalk Experience: Miss Selector Features Hong Kong Tour on Blog

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Shout out to Aurore Leblanc, author of the blog Miss Selector, for her post on our Hong Kong Soundwalk! Click here to check out the post where you can watch the Soundwalk videos she shot, see pictures and read about her experience.

“If you ever go to Hong Kong, Shanghai or Beijing, for any reason, even if you’re there for business, please, take an hour away from the madness and live this incredible experience.” -Aurore LeBlanc

We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed your Soundwalk!

If you’d like to know more about the Hong Kong Soundwalk, click here.

Soundwalk wants to know where you’ve been walking.  For the chance to see your photos, videos and testimonials show up on here, send them to info@soundwalk.com or share them with us on our Facebook fan page!

NAVIGATING BELLEVILLE ON THE iPHONE

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On October 3rd 2009, Soundwalk, in joint venture with Clicmobile, premiered iPhone applications for three Paris audio tours during Nuit Blanche. Saint Germain des PrésBelleville, 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

INDIA SOUNDSCAPE: DJ CHEB-I-SABBAH MIX (PART FOUR)

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“The river Ganga itself cascades from its home in the Milky Way down onto Shiva’s head and, from his head, down onto the earth. In this way, Shiva represents the tangential point between the unphysical and the physical world. The physical world, which you and I live in, is one in which name and form are particularly important. The nonphysical world is one for which far more important is the unlimited consciousness, from which name and form have substantially been purged. Shiva is usually represented as sitting in the posture known as Ardha Malinda. This means his eyes are half-closed, which allows him to be aware of what is going on outside of him just as, at the same time, he is aware of the ocean of consciousness that exists behind his eyes that is not defiled or disturbed by any kind of action from the outside.” – Robert Svoda

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Noted DJ, Cheb-i-Sabbah, mixes this unique 70 minute sonic journey of India made with Soundwalk field recordings. Available to Soundwalk fans here, in five distinct audio excerpts.

Check it: INDIA: Soundscape and Varasani City of Light Audio Tour

Image: Dug Winningham   Audio: Soundwalk and Cheb i Sabbah

SERENE SOUNDS OF IBIZA

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Serenity is found in the songbird’s call, as listeners experience the old world charm and cultural vibrancy of Ibiza. Step in stride with world-renowned Spanish actress Paz Vega as she guides you through this Mediterranean historical haven in the Ibiza Soundwalk. With every step the breath draws deeper and the guitar strings of Paco Fernandez strum sweeter. 

Visit the new official Ibiza tourism website here

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LE MARAIS SOUNDWALK AVAILABLE ON THE iPHONE

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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 PrésBelleville, 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

GROUND ZERO

 

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Check it out: Ground Zero Soundwalk

WALL STREET

 

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Check it out: Wall Street Soundwalk