055 – Elementary School Bell

Elementary School Bell

The sound of the ‘class ending’ school bell at the elementary school where I work.

Recorded 2/8/09, 11:16AM (local time)

054 – Seocho Maeul Bus

Seocho Maeul Bus

Stop announcement from one of Seoul’s light green ‘maeul’ buses.  This was taken from Seocho bus #09.  After the announcement, there is a location-activated advertisement.

Recorded 1/31/09, 1:36PM (local time)

053 – Anyang Halla Theme Song

Anyang Halla Theme Song

It seems like everything in Korea has a theme song, including Anyang City’s ALIH ice hocky team.  This was recorded shortly after a 4-3 overtime victory against the rival Japanese Oiji Eagles, which secured a first-place finish for the local team.  Congratulations, guys!

Recorded 1/31/10, 9:18PM (local time)

052 – Jeju Island Sunrise Peak

Sunrise Peak

The sound from atop the famous ‘Sunrise Peak’ on Jeju Island in Korea.  Very peaceful.  The audio was taken from another video that I shot last year on my digital camera.  I really need to go back here this spring.

Recorded 5/24/09, 8:07AM (local time)

051 – Starcraft Channel

Starcraft Channel

One of three or four cable channels dedicated to computer games (particularly Starcraft) as a spectator sport.  This time they were playing Starcraft 2, I think.

Recorded 1/21/10, 12:43AM (local time)

We’re 50!

Believe it or not, yesterday I posted the 50th sample on this blog.  I’m happy that it continues to be going well and that people have been reading.  I’d like to take this opportunity to invite anyone to comment below with ideas for things that you may want to hear in future Seoul Sounds posts.  In the meantime, keep reading, and let me know if you have any ideas that can help make this blog better.

Enjoy!

-Steve

050 – 김포공항, ‘The Last Station’

Line 9 Final Stop

More final stop music.  This time from Line 9 (the new ‘gold line’), as the train approaches Gimpo Airport.  The sample’s a bit long, and maybe only the first part of it is of interest, but I’ve decided to include the entire final stop announcement.

Recorded 1/19/10, 3:40PM (local time)

049 – 방화, ‘The Last Stop’

Line 5 Final Station

The closing music and announcement for Banghwa Station, the final stop on Line 5 (the purple line).  I really enjoy the final station music on the subways, as it seems to be different for most of the lines.  I think this one is my favorite.  The sample is a bit long and also includes the sound of the train stopping, doors opening, etc.

Recorded 1/19/10, 3:48PM (local time)

048 – Riding on Line 5

Subway Ride

Very simple sample today.  I realized that I’ve been focusing so much on the ’special’ sounds, that I have totally been missing out on what I hear everyday.  So today’s post is just the sound of riding on subway line 5 between Gaehwasan and Banghwa stations.

Recorded 1/19/2010, 3:48PM (local time)

*Sorry that the picture above isn’t from the same day or even from the same subway line that you’re hearing.  I wasn’t able to take a picture at the time, so it’s the best I could do.  But it’s still relevant…I think.

047 – 사당역 Discount Vendor

Sadang Station Vendor

A subway market at transfer point between lines 2 and 4 of Sadang station.  They’re selling discount clothes and hand cream (I’m sure you can pick that one out of the audio, even if you know absolutely no Korean), among other things.

Recorded 1/16/10, 2:35PM (local time)