October Essay: The Anti-Tourist

"The anti-tourist prefers dead things to living. The anti-tourist loves truth, but is partial to lies." Kalder refers to himself as an anti-tourist, which, to him, means a person who rejects sights normally viewed as spectacular. He thinks that they  "have been seen and written about so many times that they are no longer spectacular."

Kalder thought Russia to be prime ground for the anti-tourist. There are traditional tourist spots there, such as the Red Square, but he stayed far away from places like this. Instead, he visited places like Tatarstan. Not exactly a prime vacation spot. There, he visited a museum full of jars containing dead mutated children. Why does he do this?

Because it excites him. Kalder does not find excitement in places like the Eiffel Tower or the Pyramids of Giza. He needs anti-tourist spots. Places like Tatarstan, where he can find real interest off of the beaten path.

Good Morning, Milwaukee: Field Recording 2

This is my second field recording, entitled Good Morning, Milwaukee.

Here is the MP3 version.
Here is the WAV version.

The recording was taken on Friday, October 24th at approximately 9 AM. I was standing under the right next to the bridge between Cambridge and RiverView on North Ave.

My drift strategy can be seen in the post entitled as such. I hope you enjoy!

Drift Strategy

Start at Cambridge Commons. Begin by walking west towards RiverView. Once across the bridge, flip a coin to turn left or right at Humboldt.

After that, employ a random number generator app at every third intersection. Turn left if even, right if odd, continue straight if the number is prime. Repeat with fifteen intersections. Stop and record when interesting sounds pop up.

If necessary, turn around and repeat the process. Figure out how to get home.
The Random Number Generator App


My Drift:
West on North Ave. towards Riverview (RECORDING)
Left on N. Humboldt Ave.
Left on N. Commerce St.
Left on N. Pierce St. (RECORDING)
Right on N. Holton St. (RECORDING)
Left on E. Lloyd St.
Right on N. Hubbard St.
Left on E. North Ave. (RECORDING)
Right on N. Richards St.
Left on E. Clarke St. (RECORDING)
Right on N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr.
Right on W. Center St. (RECORDING)

STOP

Like Tears In Rain- Field Recording #1

This is my first field recording, titled Like Tears In Rain. It was recorded in front of Cambridge Commons, 2323 N. Cambridge Avenue at 5:00 PM on Monday, October 13.

Here is the mp3 format.
Here is the WAV format.

The total run time is 2:00.

I hope you enjoy!