Central Station of Montreal, December 31, 2018, 5:57 PM

The recording begins, immersing the listener into a rich tapestry of sounds that encapsulates the bustling environment of the Central Station of Montreal on the last day of 2018, a few hours before the arrival of the New Year. The time is 5:57 PM; the station is alive with a myriad of sounds that create a unique soundscape. The prominent clamor of people can be heard, resonating through the vast expanse of the station. Friendly chatter, the occasional laughter, hurried footsteps, the soft rustling of coats, and the rolling sounds of suitcases on the tiled floor all paint a vivid picture of travelers either departing to or arriving from various destinations. Interspersed with the human sounds are the mechanical noises that are integral to any train station. The distant, low rumble of trains pulling in and out of the station, the sharp whistle signaling departures and arrivals, and the constant, soothing hum of the station's machinery combine to create a harmonious