I frequently hear music in the very heart of the noise…
George Gershwin on Rhapsody in Blue’s inspiration, the rhythm of the city train. (via adamnorwood)
This reminds me of what I called and still call one of my favorite pieces of music ever, Steve Reich’s City Life, which uses a bunch of samples from New York City street scenes: hawkers, sirens, car and boat horns, screeching tires, subway whooshings. Luckily all five parts are online for your listening pleasure.
Mark Larson 