Madrid neighborhood courtyard
Posted: 11 Apr 2026 20:47
Hello, SSLovers!
I'm starting what I hope will be a series of posts about audio recordings of what can be heard from my building's courtyard. The conditions aren't ideal, due to the noise from pipes, several noises, traffic, etc., but it's an area I want to explore, and it's less risky than leaving recorders in the communal stairwell.
The weather is gradually getting better in Madrid, and I'm confident that one of the advantages of living in a working-class neighborhood is that not everyone has air conditioning, and windows will start opening at night as we approach summer.
This recording is from yesterday, around 2:00 AM. I left the recorder on one of my back windows all night, and I was able to listen to what I'm sharing with you. It sounds quite distant, and I don't even know if it's a couple from my building, but I think it's of sufficient quality to make something out. If there's one thing it certainly has, it's total authenticity, and it reflects what you might hear from a neighbor's courtyard.
I hope to be able to gather better quality recordings over time...
I'm starting what I hope will be a series of posts about audio recordings of what can be heard from my building's courtyard. The conditions aren't ideal, due to the noise from pipes, several noises, traffic, etc., but it's an area I want to explore, and it's less risky than leaving recorders in the communal stairwell.
The weather is gradually getting better in Madrid, and I'm confident that one of the advantages of living in a working-class neighborhood is that not everyone has air conditioning, and windows will start opening at night as we approach summer.
This recording is from yesterday, around 2:00 AM. I left the recorder on one of my back windows all night, and I was able to listen to what I'm sharing with you. It sounds quite distant, and I don't even know if it's a couple from my building, but I think it's of sufficient quality to make something out. If there's one thing it certainly has, it's total authenticity, and it reflects what you might hear from a neighbor's courtyard.
I hope to be able to gather better quality recordings over time...