Assignment 1 - Commercial Soundscapes
Assignment 1 - Commercial Soundscapes Law Vanessa Lok Tung 3035825095 In the afternoon of 18 th September, I went to the China Hong Kong City and the Harbor City to experience the commercial soundscape of Tsim Sha Tsui. There was no background music playing in both shopping malls. Once I entered the China Hong Kong City, I was attracted by a store called ‘Kids Kids Cars’ because there were loud and recognizable children’s songs. It pops out in a quiet environment, and thus constructs a clear separation of space between the store and the mall. It also creates a space enclosing an existing recreational activity, that is, car racing, and shapes a livelier vibe in the mall since most shops were closed. I noticed that the music was broadcasted from the floor standing speakers in the front of the store, and the speakers from the ceiling. It is believed that the reason for playing at such high volume can not only attract the attention of pedestrians and children, but also make it
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