"Hué on a Bus Discussing Horns, Captured with Great Doppler Microcassette in Vietnam, March 1, 2010"

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In this immersive audio recording, we are transported to the bustling city of Hué, Vietnam on the first day of March in 2010. We find ourselves on a bus, the low rumble of its engine creating a steady, rhythmic background hum. Amidst the chatter of passengers, a lively discussion about horns can be heard, a topic prompted perhaps by the chaotic symphony of horns that is a constant soundtrack in the city's streets. The Doppler effect is apparent as the sounds of horns from other vehicles rise and fall in pitch as they pass by, captured with exceptional clarity on a microcassette. This sonic snapshot of a day in Vietnam is a captivating mix of ambient city noise, resonant engine sounds, and the distinctive call and response of horns.