I remember a couple of sounds from when I was a kid that I haven't heard since, but often think about. Just about the time I woke up for school (7am) the morning whistle from a local factory would go off signaling the start time of the work day. For some reason I always felt comforted by it, (probably not the factory workers though!). Th…
I remember a couple of sounds from when I was a kid that I haven't heard since, but often think about. Just about the time I woke up for school (7am) the morning whistle from a local factory would go off signaling the start time of the work day. For some reason I always felt comforted by it, (probably not the factory workers though!). The other sound was the weird ramming clang of the drop forge. At the time I had no idea what it was and only learned years later. The drop forge plant was probably a mile or more away but the sound traveled. I still think about it.
Those are both amazing examples. They really strongly suggest a specific time and place. I particularly like that the clang sound is something whose meaning you learned later -- but was so distinct! Great stuff, thank you
I remember a couple of sounds from when I was a kid that I haven't heard since, but often think about. Just about the time I woke up for school (7am) the morning whistle from a local factory would go off signaling the start time of the work day. For some reason I always felt comforted by it, (probably not the factory workers though!). The other sound was the weird ramming clang of the drop forge. At the time I had no idea what it was and only learned years later. The drop forge plant was probably a mile or more away but the sound traveled. I still think about it.
Those are both amazing examples. They really strongly suggest a specific time and place. I particularly like that the clang sound is something whose meaning you learned later -- but was so distinct! Great stuff, thank you