All the sounds in the city derive from the activity of its residents. Even natural sounds are filtered and modulated through the city as an audio equalizer. At the same time, as a social structure, the city acts as a force on its citizens. Urban public space—here we adopt the usage accepted by common practice—is a site where this force manifests. Using transforming and spreading sound, this force is absorbed and reflected by the inhabitants of the city, resonating among them. My field recording practice began in 2008, with the city as the “field” for recording. By arousing my auditory sense by field recording, I refresh my understanding of Shanghai and begin to realize the public. Through “sound-listening,” I discover urban public space.

中文翻译：

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城市空间作为声音艺术的资源和实践领域

城市中的所有声音都源于居民的活动。即使是自然声音，也可以通过城市作为音频均衡器进行过滤和调制。同时，作为一种社会结构，城市在其公民身上发挥着力量。城市公共空间（在这里我们采用了通常的做法）是这种力量的体现。通过变换和传播声音，这种力量被城市居民吸收和反射，在他们之间产生共鸣。我的现场录音实践始于2008年，当时城市是进行录音的“场地”。通过现场录音唤起我的听觉，我对上海有了新的认识，并开始认识公众。通过“听声音”，我发现了城市公共空间。