0000 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:10,000 YoubetCash.vip Agen Judi Online Aman & Terpercaya 000 00:00:11,000 --> 00:00:15,000 Bonus Cashback Bola 6% Bonus Rollingan 0,80% 00 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:20,000 Welcome Bonus Rp 25.000 Extra Bonus Tambahan Withdraw Rp 2.000.000 0 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:25,000 CashBack Mix Parlay 100% Bonus Ajak teman 45,2% 1 00:00:01,068 --> 00:00:03,068 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 2 00:00:25,793 --> 00:00:27,793 (HORN HONKING) 3 00:00:46,313 --> 00:00:52,351 Twenty-five, thirty thirty-five, forty 4 00:00:52,353 --> 00:00:55,287 forty-one, forty-two. 5 00:00:55,289 --> 00:00:58,123 Parkinson, make it 42. 6 00:00:58,125 --> 00:01:01,193 The noise in Times Square deprives us 7 00:01:01,195 --> 00:01:03,862 of 42 percent of our hearing. 8 00:01:13,274 --> 00:01:15,274 (SIREN WAILING) 9 00:01:21,649 --> 00:01:23,649 Stop the phonograph player. 10 00:01:26,153 --> 00:01:28,153 (TRAFFIC BUSTLING) 11 00:01:42,269 --> 00:01:44,269 (CHIMING) 12 00:02:23,043 --> 00:02:25,711 (NO AUDIO) 13 00:02:32,720 --> 00:02:33,752 Hm? 14 00:02:34,588 --> 00:02:37,122 What are you listening to? 15 00:02:37,124 --> 00:02:39,124 I'm not listening to anything. 16 00:02:41,162 --> 00:02:42,694 Nothing? 17 00:02:42,696 --> 00:02:46,198 Right. These are for hearing nothing. 18 00:02:52,039 --> 00:02:55,541 So, how much longer is this gonna take, man? 19 00:03:06,287 --> 00:03:10,088 Look, I thought I was paying you to soundproof 20 00:03:10,090 --> 00:03:12,157 my apartment or something. 21 00:03:19,934 --> 00:03:22,267 It's a B-flat. 22 00:03:22,269 --> 00:03:25,637 - What is? - Your heating unit. 23 00:03:25,639 --> 00:03:27,673 That's a shitty radiator. 24 00:03:27,675 --> 00:03:30,943 You do hear the noise though, right? 25 00:03:30,945 --> 00:03:32,477 Your problem is your heating unit. 26 00:03:32,479 --> 00:03:34,012 When paired with the low tones produced 27 00:03:34,014 --> 00:03:37,282 by your kitchen appliances, the note emitted 28 00:03:37,284 --> 00:03:39,117 from your radiator is contributing 29 00:03:39,119 --> 00:03:43,488 to your... anxiety. 30 00:03:47,161 --> 00:03:49,661 - Really? - Mm-hm. 31 00:04:02,376 --> 00:04:04,176 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 32 00:04:18,125 --> 00:04:19,958 Call this number next Tuesday afternoon 33 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:21,960 if you have any other issues. 34 00:04:31,005 --> 00:04:33,005 (UPBEAT MUSIC) 35 00:04:40,848 --> 00:04:42,848 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 36 00:04:59,700 --> 00:05:01,366 Hello, you've reached the answering machine 37 00:05:01,368 --> 00:05:03,235 of Peter Lucian. 38 00:05:03,237 --> 00:05:06,772 If I've given you my number, you've dialed it correctly 39 00:05:06,774 --> 00:05:08,607 but at the wrong time. 40 00:05:08,609 --> 00:05:11,109 Please briefly describe your situation 41 00:05:11,111 --> 00:05:12,844 and leave a telephone number. 42 00:05:13,781 --> 00:05:15,147 (ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS) 43 00:05:15,149 --> 00:05:19,151 Hey, Peter. This is Brian Mosden, down in Tribeca. 44 00:05:20,454 --> 00:05:22,087 Listen.. 45 00:05:22,089 --> 00:05:24,256 You know, I was a little skeptical at first 46 00:05:24,258 --> 00:05:29,261 uh, but I honestly haven't slept this well in months. 47 00:05:29,263 --> 00:05:31,697 Thank you for whatever you did to my blender. 48 00:05:32,099 --> 00:05:33,398 (BEEPS) 49 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:36,335 Hi. I got your number from my friend Alex. 50 00:05:37,771 --> 00:05:40,605 I'm looking to set up an appointment for.. 51 00:05:41,875 --> 00:05:44,743 Well, whatever you did for Alex. 52 00:05:44,745 --> 00:05:47,312 He and his girlfriend are getting along 53 00:05:47,314 --> 00:05:49,481 great right now. 54 00:05:49,483 --> 00:05:53,318 My number is 6-4-6-2-4-0-0-0-8. 55 00:05:55,823 --> 00:05:57,756 (RECORDER WHIRRING) 56 00:05:57,758 --> 00:06:00,926 The radiator is contributing to your anxiety. 57 00:06:02,262 --> 00:06:04,763 You do hear the noise though, right? 58 00:06:07,701 --> 00:06:10,268 It's a B-flat. 59 00:06:10,270 --> 00:06:12,904 - What is? - Your heating unit. 60 00:06:12,906 --> 00:06:15,907 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 61 00:06:42,936 --> 00:06:45,937 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 62 00:06:53,213 --> 00:06:55,213 (BIRDS CHIRPING) 63 00:06:58,285 --> 00:07:01,119 Field test. Central Park. 64 00:07:01,121 --> 00:07:02,187 G Major. 65 00:07:02,189 --> 00:07:05,190 (JAZZ MUSIC) 66 00:07:19,072 --> 00:07:21,072 (CHIMING) 67 00:07:23,677 --> 00:07:26,678 (MELLOW MUSIC) 68 00:07:43,230 --> 00:07:45,263 (JAZZ MUSIC) 69 00:07:53,874 --> 00:07:55,874 (DRILL WHIRRING) 70 00:08:02,382 --> 00:08:05,383 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 71 00:08:08,455 --> 00:08:09,788 You're punctual. 72 00:08:11,325 --> 00:08:13,391 I'm actually early. 73 00:08:15,028 --> 00:08:17,529 - I guess you're Peter? - I am. 74 00:08:17,531 --> 00:08:21,032 I'm Ellen. Do you wanna go inside? 75 00:08:22,336 --> 00:08:24,236 Actually, I would prefer to ask you some questions 76 00:08:24,238 --> 00:08:27,005 outside the apartment first before we enter. 77 00:08:27,007 --> 00:08:29,441 Oh. Okay. 78 00:08:29,443 --> 00:08:31,109 You wanna have a seat? 79 00:08:35,182 --> 00:08:38,483 Uh, it's helpful for me if I record this 80 00:08:38,485 --> 00:08:40,418 if you don't mind. 81 00:08:40,420 --> 00:08:41,853 Sure, that's fine. 82 00:08:41,855 --> 00:08:46,024 This is a lot more formal than I expected. 83 00:08:46,026 --> 00:08:48,026 I... I've found that when clients talk 84 00:08:48,028 --> 00:08:49,794 about their homes when inside them 85 00:08:49,796 --> 00:08:52,998 they, they tend to speak less directly about the issue. 86 00:08:54,768 --> 00:08:58,303 Right, it can be difficult to talk about 87 00:08:58,305 --> 00:09:01,740 a relationship problem, in this case, your apartment 88 00:09:01,742 --> 00:09:04,242 with the, the partner present. 89 00:09:06,813 --> 00:09:08,813 Never thought about it that way. 90 00:09:10,117 --> 00:09:12,684 So, to begin.. 91 00:09:12,686 --> 00:09:15,420 You describe to me your person. 92 00:09:16,757 --> 00:09:18,423 My person? 93 00:09:18,425 --> 00:09:19,858 Yourself. 94 00:09:19,860 --> 00:09:23,094 Oh, like, um, say my name 95 00:09:23,096 --> 00:09:25,997 introduce myself, like that kinda thing? 96 00:09:25,999 --> 00:09:27,799 As you wish. 97 00:09:27,801 --> 00:09:30,302 Um, well, my name is Ellen Chasen. 98 00:09:30,304 --> 00:09:32,871 - I am from Ohio. - Mm-hm. 99 00:09:32,873 --> 00:09:34,873 But now I live in New York. 100 00:09:36,977 --> 00:09:41,479 Perhaps, uh, you could describe your issue to me now. 101 00:09:41,481 --> 00:09:44,816 I, um, I am always tired. 102 00:09:45,752 --> 00:09:48,353 Exhausted, actually. 103 00:09:48,355 --> 00:09:49,921 By the time I get to the office in the morning 104 00:09:49,923 --> 00:09:52,257 I'm tired again. 105 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:55,060 And where do you work? 106 00:09:55,062 --> 00:09:57,529 Um, I work at a non-profit 107 00:09:57,531 --> 00:10:00,532 um, for low-income families. 108 00:10:00,534 --> 00:10:02,667 It's in Midtown. 109 00:10:02,669 --> 00:10:04,803 - And do you walk to work? - Yeah. 110 00:10:04,805 --> 00:10:06,571 I get to help people every day 111 00:10:06,573 --> 00:10:09,407 so, watching them 112 00:10:09,409 --> 00:10:11,176 they, they get to start their lives over 113 00:10:11,178 --> 00:10:13,211 I get to see that. 114 00:10:13,213 --> 00:10:14,646 - It's nice. - No, no. 115 00:10:14,648 --> 00:10:18,683 I, I asked, "Do you walk to work?" 116 00:10:18,685 --> 00:10:20,585 Oh, uh, sorry. 117 00:10:20,587 --> 00:10:23,188 Um... no. 118 00:10:23,190 --> 00:10:25,190 It would be, like, 40 blocks. 119 00:10:28,695 --> 00:10:30,028 (DOOR OPENS) 120 00:10:38,505 --> 00:10:42,273 I'll need an extended period of time in each room. 121 00:10:42,275 --> 00:10:45,610 Specifically, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom. 122 00:10:45,612 --> 00:10:47,979 - Yeah, it's no problem. - Mm-hm. 123 00:10:47,981 --> 00:10:50,415 Can I get you some water or anything? 124 00:10:50,417 --> 00:10:52,050 Actually, I need it just like this. 125 00:10:52,052 --> 00:10:53,652 No additional sounds. 126 00:10:53,654 --> 00:10:56,488 - No additional appliances. - Oh. 127 00:10:59,826 --> 00:11:00,892 No, thank you. 128 00:11:05,766 --> 00:11:07,766 (RECORDER BUZZING) 129 00:11:13,573 --> 00:11:15,473 (HUMMING) 130 00:11:21,448 --> 00:11:22,480 Kitchen. 131 00:11:34,628 --> 00:11:36,061 (WATER SPLATTERING) 132 00:11:36,063 --> 00:11:37,095 Faucet. 133 00:11:40,767 --> 00:11:42,767 (BLENDER WHIRRING) 134 00:11:44,371 --> 00:11:45,704 Faucet and blender. 135 00:11:47,374 --> 00:11:48,573 (WHIRRING STOPS) 136 00:11:48,575 --> 00:11:49,908 (FAUCET SQUEAKS) 137 00:11:53,680 --> 00:11:55,380 (DOOR OPENS) 138 00:11:55,382 --> 00:11:56,715 Refrigerator. 139 00:11:57,784 --> 00:11:59,784 Three hundred and ninety. 140 00:12:17,771 --> 00:12:19,771 (CELL PHONE VIBRATING) 141 00:12:24,077 --> 00:12:25,110 Hillary. 142 00:12:25,112 --> 00:12:26,311 We're right around the corner. 143 00:12:26,313 --> 00:12:28,146 Hi, yeah, sorry, I... I can't talk 144 00:12:28,148 --> 00:12:30,081 'cause I have, uh, company right now. 145 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:31,282 Do you have a man over there with you? 146 00:12:31,284 --> 00:12:33,017 No, that's not why. 147 00:12:34,855 --> 00:12:37,355 Yeah. Okay, I'll see you later. 148 00:12:37,357 --> 00:12:39,357 Okay. Bye. 149 00:12:41,361 --> 00:12:42,393 Sorry. 150 00:12:49,402 --> 00:12:52,504 So, at this point, I'll need to go into your bedroom 151 00:12:52,506 --> 00:12:55,006 if that's alright with you, Ellen. Yeah? 152 00:12:55,008 --> 00:12:56,775 I typically save this visit for last 153 00:12:56,777 --> 00:13:00,545 since it is the most personal, but hopefully, you feel 154 00:13:00,547 --> 00:13:03,448 a little more comfortable with me by now? 155 00:13:03,450 --> 00:13:05,617 Of course. By all means. 156 00:13:07,654 --> 00:13:08,987 Can I watch? 157 00:13:11,792 --> 00:13:12,891 Mm. 158 00:13:14,327 --> 00:13:15,994 Mind if I lie down? 159 00:13:17,197 --> 00:13:19,531 Is that typical? 160 00:13:19,533 --> 00:13:21,332 You mentioned over the phone that you're having trouble 161 00:13:21,334 --> 00:13:22,700 sleeping at night. 162 00:13:22,702 --> 00:13:24,369 - Is that right? - Yes. 163 00:13:35,515 --> 00:13:36,848 (SIGHS) 164 00:13:38,418 --> 00:13:40,318 It helps me if I recreate your morning routine 165 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:42,320 as closely as possible. 166 00:13:43,623 --> 00:13:46,457 Would you say you're a side sleeper? 167 00:13:46,459 --> 00:13:48,126 - No. - No. 168 00:13:50,230 --> 00:13:51,563 (SIGHS) 169 00:13:57,437 --> 00:13:59,737 I'll have to review my materials to be certain 170 00:13:59,739 --> 00:14:02,707 but I think your problem is in the kitchen. 171 00:14:02,709 --> 00:14:04,876 Do you eat bagels every morning? 172 00:14:06,112 --> 00:14:08,880 Uh... uh, no. 173 00:14:08,882 --> 00:14:12,417 S... sometimes, but usually toast. 174 00:14:12,419 --> 00:14:14,319 - Mm-hm. - With some fruit. 175 00:14:15,422 --> 00:14:17,689 Okay. I think you need a new toaster. 176 00:14:18,758 --> 00:14:20,425 That should do it. 177 00:14:29,135 --> 00:14:32,570 I noticed your toaster produces an E-flat. 178 00:14:32,572 --> 00:14:36,507 And your refrigerator hums at a clear G. 179 00:14:36,509 --> 00:14:38,910 Now, the foundation note 180 00:14:38,912 --> 00:14:40,411 is a subtle but convincing C 181 00:14:40,413 --> 00:14:42,647 throughout the entire apartment. 182 00:14:42,649 --> 00:14:43,681 Here. 183 00:14:49,155 --> 00:14:51,155 (MOUTH ORGAN MUSIC) 184 00:14:53,994 --> 00:14:56,895 You hear that? Hm? 185 00:14:56,897 --> 00:14:59,430 That mechanical sound? 186 00:14:59,432 --> 00:15:03,735 Or, uh, perhaps it's... it's wind patterns 187 00:15:03,737 --> 00:15:05,403 on the East Side. 188 00:15:08,141 --> 00:15:10,141 It's remarkably consistent. 189 00:15:12,078 --> 00:15:15,780 Well... anyway 190 00:15:15,782 --> 00:15:18,383 a new toaster should solve your problems. 191 00:15:18,385 --> 00:15:20,485 You really think it's that simple? 192 00:15:20,487 --> 00:15:23,521 Technically, your refrigerator is a perfect fifth. 193 00:15:23,523 --> 00:15:26,157 And the minor third created by your toaster 194 00:15:26,159 --> 00:15:30,161 combined with the tonic from your neighborhood 195 00:15:30,163 --> 00:15:33,164 and, uh, you've got a depression. 196 00:15:35,235 --> 00:15:39,170 So, I'll have a new model sent over. Soon. 197 00:15:39,172 --> 00:15:41,506 But we should talk in the next few days. 198 00:15:41,508 --> 00:15:42,774 Yes, of course. 199 00:15:44,778 --> 00:15:45,810 Alright. 200 00:15:53,420 --> 00:15:56,421 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 201 00:16:04,264 --> 00:16:06,264 (DRILL WHIRRING) 202 00:16:11,972 --> 00:16:14,038 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 203 00:16:25,218 --> 00:16:28,219 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 204 00:16:32,292 --> 00:16:33,624 (SIGHS) 205 00:16:55,081 --> 00:16:56,514 (WINGS FLUTTERING) 206 00:16:56,516 --> 00:16:58,116 (CARS HORN BLARING) 207 00:16:59,819 --> 00:17:01,753 (SIREN WAILING) 208 00:17:01,755 --> 00:17:04,489 (INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER) 209 00:17:04,491 --> 00:17:06,324 (OPERATIC SINGING) 210 00:17:07,494 --> 00:17:10,194 (AUDIENCE CHEERING) 211 00:17:10,196 --> 00:17:12,196 (SIREN WAILING) 212 00:17:15,635 --> 00:17:17,301 (HORN BLARING) 213 00:17:38,124 --> 00:17:41,125 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 214 00:17:45,632 --> 00:17:47,665 He loves this old shit. 215 00:17:47,667 --> 00:17:49,834 - I think it's nice. - It is nice. 216 00:17:51,071 --> 00:17:52,637 Everything in here is really nice. 217 00:17:52,639 --> 00:17:54,238 Hm. 218 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:56,107 Maybe I should just move to Brooklyn. 219 00:17:56,109 --> 00:17:58,476 - Wanna swap apartments? - Don't yell. 220 00:17:58,478 --> 00:17:59,877 - Cleo's still napping. - Sorry. 221 00:17:59,879 --> 00:18:03,414 I know, it's nice, it's great. 222 00:18:03,416 --> 00:18:08,152 But sometimes it's a little weird living there. 223 00:18:08,154 --> 00:18:10,788 Apartment's a little big. 224 00:18:10,790 --> 00:18:13,825 And I still get Patrick's mail. 225 00:18:13,827 --> 00:18:15,159 I hate that. 226 00:18:17,097 --> 00:18:21,199 Anyway, it's cheap. So, why should I leave? 227 00:18:21,201 --> 00:18:22,967 Right. 228 00:18:22,969 --> 00:18:25,303 Here's to rent-stabilized apartments. 229 00:18:26,406 --> 00:18:27,572 - Shit! - Oh, here, let me get you a... 230 00:18:27,574 --> 00:18:28,806 - No, it's okay. - Let me get you a... 231 00:18:28,808 --> 00:18:30,641 I'll... I'll... I'll grab a towel. 232 00:18:30,643 --> 00:18:33,111 There's some towels on the counter there. 233 00:18:33,113 --> 00:18:34,912 Okay. 234 00:18:34,914 --> 00:18:37,915 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 235 00:18:42,489 --> 00:18:44,122 Why is everything unplugged? 236 00:18:44,124 --> 00:18:45,556 - Oh. - Yeah. 237 00:18:45,558 --> 00:18:48,292 - That's Landon's latest phobia. - Phobia? 238 00:18:48,294 --> 00:18:50,128 He's afraid the apartment will catch fire 239 00:18:50,130 --> 00:18:51,863 when we're not at home. 240 00:18:51,865 --> 00:18:53,631 Or when we're asleep. 241 00:18:53,633 --> 00:18:55,533 Or when we're eating dinner. 242 00:18:55,535 --> 00:18:57,668 - Or when we're having sex. - Okay. 243 00:18:57,670 --> 00:18:59,303 It's not a phobia, it's a safeguard. 244 00:18:59,305 --> 00:19:01,339 So, you just leave it all unplugged? 245 00:19:01,341 --> 00:19:02,773 Spontaneous electrical fires 246 00:19:02,775 --> 00:19:04,909 are way more common than you think, okay? 247 00:19:04,911 --> 00:19:05,910 Especially in cities. 248 00:19:05,912 --> 00:19:07,912 I read about them all the time. 249 00:19:07,914 --> 00:19:09,547 It's his OCD. 250 00:19:09,549 --> 00:19:11,182 So, where are you reading about this? 251 00:19:11,184 --> 00:19:12,316 The internet. 252 00:19:12,318 --> 00:19:14,986 So, how'd it go with that house tuner 253 00:19:14,988 --> 00:19:16,787 we set you up with anyway? 254 00:19:16,789 --> 00:19:18,689 - And Landon loves that guy. - I love that guy. 255 00:19:18,691 --> 00:19:21,726 Yeah, it was, um, it was a little weird. 256 00:19:21,728 --> 00:19:23,427 - Weird how? - Why? Is he a creep? 257 00:19:23,429 --> 00:19:26,030 No, no, no, no. Not creepy at all. At all. 258 00:19:26,032 --> 00:19:28,132 Although, he did lay on my bed. 259 00:19:28,134 --> 00:19:30,768 - That sounds creepy. - But not in a creepy way. 260 00:19:30,770 --> 00:19:32,436 Not.. He's not a creep. 261 00:19:32,438 --> 00:19:36,741 He was actually very polite, and very professional. 262 00:19:36,743 --> 00:19:41,078 He told me that, um, I need to get a new toaster. 263 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:43,047 - What? - Why is that so funny? 264 00:19:43,049 --> 00:19:44,982 Maybe that... maybe that's helpful. 265 00:19:44,984 --> 00:19:49,353 It sounds ridiculous, but he was talking to me about 266 00:19:49,355 --> 00:19:51,122 the tonic of my neighborhood 267 00:19:51,124 --> 00:19:54,959 and how my refrigerator is contributing 268 00:19:54,961 --> 00:19:57,662 to this oppressive chord. 269 00:19:57,664 --> 00:19:59,230 - Yeah. - What? 270 00:19:59,232 --> 00:20:01,732 Yeah, that's his thing. Right? 271 00:20:01,734 --> 00:20:03,968 Here, look. This is from "Talk Of The Town." 272 00:20:03,970 --> 00:20:07,505 "According to Peter Lucian, the silence is full of sound 273 00:20:07,507 --> 00:20:09,207 "as his practice offers solutions 274 00:20:09,209 --> 00:20:11,442 "for depression, anxiety, fatigue 275 00:20:11,444 --> 00:20:14,045 "all of which are triggered by the sonic details 276 00:20:14,047 --> 00:20:16,414 "of our homes, he explains. 277 00:20:16,416 --> 00:20:18,549 "After an impromptu tour of the converted. 278 00:20:18,551 --> 00:20:21,452 Cold War-era fallout shelter he calls home.." 279 00:20:21,454 --> 00:20:22,887 This guy's so fucking cool. 280 00:20:22,889 --> 00:20:24,755 "Lucian points out the meticulous labels 281 00:20:24,757 --> 00:20:25,990 "attached to each appliance 282 00:20:25,992 --> 00:20:27,725 bearing notes and musical chords." 283 00:20:27,727 --> 00:20:29,727 Weird, but kind of sexy. 284 00:20:29,729 --> 00:20:32,263 - Is he single? - Are you serious? 285 00:20:32,265 --> 00:20:34,432 Only you would find that sexy, by the way. 286 00:20:34,434 --> 00:20:37,268 So, what do you think? You gonna give it a whirl? 287 00:20:37,270 --> 00:20:39,937 I'm fine. Really. 288 00:20:39,939 --> 00:20:44,575 I mean, I think all this therapy is just too much. 289 00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:46,277 - It's not for me. - Really? 290 00:20:46,279 --> 00:20:49,347 I just need to find a way to get some rest. 291 00:20:49,349 --> 00:20:52,183 When Landon was training for his marathon last fall 292 00:20:52,185 --> 00:20:55,519 he found a great acupuncture place in Greenpoint. 293 00:20:56,422 --> 00:20:58,189 That was for my IT band. 294 00:20:58,191 --> 00:20:59,557 Yeah. That's what I'm saying. 295 00:20:59,559 --> 00:21:01,459 So, maybe it's worth taking a look at. 296 00:21:01,461 --> 00:21:03,294 But that's.. Those are different things. 297 00:21:03,296 --> 00:21:04,729 Yeah, but acupuncture. 298 00:21:06,532 --> 00:21:07,965 (CREAKING) 299 00:21:53,746 --> 00:21:56,747 (OPERATIC SINGING) 300 00:22:23,776 --> 00:22:26,777 (SINGING CONTINUES) 301 00:22:33,486 --> 00:22:35,319 (WINGS FLUTTERING) 302 00:22:38,791 --> 00:22:40,458 (SINGING CONTINUES) 303 00:22:53,773 --> 00:22:55,773 (CHIMING) 304 00:22:57,510 --> 00:23:00,511 (SINGING CONTINUES) 305 00:23:11,958 --> 00:23:14,024 (CREAKING) 306 00:23:26,606 --> 00:23:28,606 Do you think it's a problem? 307 00:23:31,277 --> 00:23:33,277 I'll see what I can do. 308 00:23:35,181 --> 00:23:38,449 Uh, go on. Robert is waiting for you in the study. 309 00:23:38,451 --> 00:23:41,452 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 310 00:23:44,624 --> 00:23:48,559 My data is supported. Maybe they just can't comprehend it. 311 00:23:48,561 --> 00:23:50,027 It's all good feedback, Peter. 312 00:23:50,029 --> 00:23:52,863 I encourage my students to ask tough questions 313 00:23:52,865 --> 00:23:55,566 in the critique sessions. 314 00:23:55,568 --> 00:23:58,102 I think they're maybe caught up a little bit in your.. 315 00:23:59,205 --> 00:24:01,639 In your lack of formalities. 316 00:24:01,641 --> 00:24:03,374 But I'm close, though. 317 00:24:03,376 --> 00:24:05,709 And you understand the significance. 318 00:24:05,711 --> 00:24:07,311 Listen, I've read it. 319 00:24:07,313 --> 00:24:11,115 Don't rush yourself. This work takes time. Years. 320 00:24:11,117 --> 00:24:12,850 Well, it's been years. 321 00:24:14,253 --> 00:24:16,320 This is a universal law that I've discovered 322 00:24:16,322 --> 00:24:18,989 and the scientific community needs to know about it. 323 00:24:20,259 --> 00:24:21,459 You know, there's a trap in science 324 00:24:21,461 --> 00:24:23,427 that I talk to my students about. 325 00:24:23,429 --> 00:24:25,629 One always sees exactly what one's looking for 326 00:24:25,631 --> 00:24:28,332 not because it's there 327 00:24:28,334 --> 00:24:30,768 but because one desperately wants to believe 328 00:24:30,770 --> 00:24:32,336 that it's there. 329 00:24:32,338 --> 00:24:34,872 Are you saying my research is faulty? 330 00:24:34,874 --> 00:24:37,074 No! 331 00:24:37,076 --> 00:24:39,276 I'm just cautioning you not to make it too personal 332 00:24:39,278 --> 00:24:40,744 perhaps even obsessive. 333 00:24:40,746 --> 00:24:44,081 One must be obsessive in this field of ours 334 00:24:44,083 --> 00:24:48,619 but we have to be careful of too much, um 335 00:24:48,621 --> 00:24:52,289 faith... in our own ideas. 336 00:24:52,291 --> 00:24:55,392 Excuse me. Sorry to interrupt. 337 00:24:55,394 --> 00:24:58,929 Peter, this is Samuel Diaz, my TA. 338 00:24:58,931 --> 00:25:01,131 I'm advising him on his thesis. 339 00:25:01,133 --> 00:25:04,568 So, are you still thinking of leaving academia? 340 00:25:04,570 --> 00:25:05,936 - Formally, yes. - Mm-hm. 341 00:25:05,938 --> 00:25:08,339 Uh, I need to get my student loans paid off. 342 00:25:08,341 --> 00:25:09,840 Mm-hm. 343 00:25:09,842 --> 00:25:12,910 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 344 00:25:14,881 --> 00:25:17,548 I thought your research was really fascinating. 345 00:25:19,018 --> 00:25:21,185 - Me? - Yes. 346 00:25:23,155 --> 00:25:24,722 Thank you. 347 00:25:24,724 --> 00:25:27,925 They pick everything apart. 348 00:25:27,927 --> 00:25:31,095 Anyone without a Ph.D. gets run through the gauntlet. 349 00:25:32,131 --> 00:25:34,265 I could, if you'd like 350 00:25:34,267 --> 00:25:36,233 uh, refer you to some standard guidelines 351 00:25:36,235 --> 00:25:40,304 for formatting and publishing. 352 00:25:40,306 --> 00:25:42,106 Or perhaps Peter could be a person to talk to 353 00:25:42,108 --> 00:25:46,644 about that lab position that, uh, you're after. 354 00:25:46,646 --> 00:25:49,647 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 355 00:25:55,187 --> 00:25:57,221 "Welcome back to "The New American Journal 356 00:25:57,223 --> 00:25:58,756 of Sound Radio Hour." 357 00:25:58,758 --> 00:26:01,892 I'm your host, Dr. Elizabeth Brookings. 358 00:26:01,894 --> 00:26:04,828 On today's show, we're discussing the feature story 359 00:26:04,830 --> 00:26:09,533 from our latest issue about new findings concerning 360 00:26:09,535 --> 00:26:11,535 the "Windsor Hum." 361 00:26:36,629 --> 00:26:37,962 And how does this all relate 362 00:26:37,964 --> 00:26:40,297 to the apartment tunings you conduct? 363 00:26:42,468 --> 00:26:44,969 Are you familiar with the concept of a macro-scope? 364 00:26:46,639 --> 00:26:48,639 You mean a very big microscope? 365 00:26:49,809 --> 00:26:52,343 Um, it's a way of seeing things that are larger 366 00:26:52,345 --> 00:26:55,112 so, in this case, it's a way of seeing patterns. 367 00:26:56,382 --> 00:26:59,383 Once the predominant harmonies are determined.. 368 00:27:00,319 --> 00:27:02,753 They're translated here. 369 00:27:02,755 --> 00:27:05,756 So, all of this, in a sense, is a macro-scope. 370 00:27:07,393 --> 00:27:09,493 Typically.. 371 00:27:09,495 --> 00:27:12,563 I know the solution to a client's issues 372 00:27:12,565 --> 00:27:14,298 before I even arrive. 373 00:27:15,735 --> 00:27:17,735 And it always works? 374 00:27:20,640 --> 00:27:23,807 D, F, A. 375 00:27:25,378 --> 00:27:27,478 D minor. 376 00:27:27,480 --> 00:27:31,315 - That's amazing. - You read music? 377 00:27:31,317 --> 00:27:34,218 I took piano lessons when I was a kid. 378 00:27:34,220 --> 00:27:36,320 - You did? - Uh-huh. 379 00:27:38,524 --> 00:27:41,191 How's your pitch? Sam? 380 00:27:42,461 --> 00:27:44,128 How's your pitch? 381 00:27:44,797 --> 00:27:45,829 Decent. 382 00:27:45,831 --> 00:27:47,297 Uh, my graduate work was 383 00:27:47,299 --> 00:27:50,601 on, uh, cochlear neurons in mice. 384 00:27:50,603 --> 00:27:52,269 I love the ear. 385 00:27:54,540 --> 00:27:56,774 Mm.. 386 00:27:56,776 --> 00:27:58,375 (LAUGHS) 387 00:27:58,377 --> 00:28:00,377 (WATER SPLATTERING) 388 00:28:21,801 --> 00:28:25,002 You've reached the answering machine of Peter Lucian. 389 00:28:25,004 --> 00:28:28,172 If I've given you my number, you've dialed it correctly 390 00:28:28,174 --> 00:28:29,940 but at the wrong time. 391 00:28:29,942 --> 00:28:32,643 Please briefly describe your situation 392 00:28:32,645 --> 00:28:34,178 and leave a telephone number. 393 00:28:34,180 --> 00:28:36,213 (MACHINE BEEPS) 394 00:28:36,215 --> 00:28:37,448 Hey, Peter. 395 00:28:37,450 --> 00:28:41,618 Uh, it's Ellen Chasen. 396 00:28:42,955 --> 00:28:45,456 I know, I know we didn't have a call scheduled. 397 00:28:46,992 --> 00:28:48,659 I'm not sure how this works. 398 00:28:48,661 --> 00:28:52,763 I guess, maybe you call me back, or, um, 399 00:28:52,765 --> 00:28:56,266 thank you for, for coming over. 400 00:28:56,268 --> 00:29:00,437 Uh, God, this, this probably sounds so strange. 401 00:29:00,439 --> 00:29:04,241 I don't want you to think that I'm calling you 402 00:29:04,243 --> 00:29:07,578 because I'm crazy or lonely, or.. 403 00:29:08,748 --> 00:29:10,514 I got the toaster. 404 00:29:10,516 --> 00:29:14,518 Um, and I... I'm just wondering 405 00:29:14,520 --> 00:29:17,154 if there's anything else 406 00:29:17,156 --> 00:29:19,156 I could be doing, you know? 407 00:29:20,993 --> 00:29:22,526 And when I can expect 408 00:29:22,528 --> 00:29:25,095 the prescription to work, or.. 409 00:29:26,832 --> 00:29:28,599 I'll see a change. 410 00:29:32,171 --> 00:29:33,837 Okay, thanks. Bye. 411 00:29:36,675 --> 00:29:39,676 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 412 00:30:10,209 --> 00:30:13,210 Anyway, a new toaster should solve your problems. 413 00:30:15,181 --> 00:30:17,748 You really think it's that simple? 414 00:30:17,750 --> 00:30:19,650 (TAPE RECORDER WHIRRING) 415 00:30:19,652 --> 00:30:23,086 Your refrigerator hums in a clear G. 416 00:30:23,088 --> 00:30:24,521 Now, the foundation of.. 417 00:30:24,523 --> 00:30:26,356 (TAPE RECORDER WHIRRING) 418 00:30:27,927 --> 00:30:32,529 Have you remodeled recently? Put in any major changes? 419 00:30:32,531 --> 00:30:35,499 Uh, no, just minor stuff. 420 00:30:35,501 --> 00:30:39,203 I mean, no, uh, new coats of paint 421 00:30:39,205 --> 00:30:42,339 or, um, redecorating or anything like that 422 00:30:42,341 --> 00:30:44,474 if that's what you mean. 423 00:30:44,476 --> 00:30:45,809 That's what I mean. 424 00:30:48,514 --> 00:30:50,514 How would you describe your place? 425 00:30:51,250 --> 00:30:52,683 My place? 426 00:30:52,685 --> 00:30:54,351 Yeah, your apartment. 427 00:30:57,389 --> 00:30:59,389 Perhaps we should go upstairs now. 428 00:31:05,531 --> 00:31:07,664 Field test recordings. 429 00:31:07,666 --> 00:31:09,666 Financial District. 430 00:31:12,104 --> 00:31:13,837 D minor. 431 00:31:14,573 --> 00:31:17,074 Confident. Reckless. 432 00:31:19,545 --> 00:31:21,211 Carnegie Hall. 433 00:31:22,548 --> 00:31:24,548 (TUNING FORKS CHIMES) 434 00:31:27,419 --> 00:31:30,254 E minor. Calm, precise. 435 00:31:31,357 --> 00:31:33,590 Lower East Side. 436 00:31:33,592 --> 00:31:36,293 (TUNING FORK CHIMES) 437 00:31:36,295 --> 00:31:39,296 A-flat. Dissonant. 438 00:31:41,567 --> 00:31:44,601 Grand Central Station. Off peak. 439 00:31:44,603 --> 00:31:47,437 (TUNING FORK CHIMES) 440 00:31:47,439 --> 00:31:49,106 B minor. 441 00:31:49,108 --> 00:31:51,074 (CHUCKLES) 442 00:31:51,076 --> 00:31:53,410 Gentle, patient. 443 00:32:07,693 --> 00:32:09,693 (BUSTLING) 444 00:32:14,500 --> 00:32:17,501 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 445 00:32:31,850 --> 00:32:33,650 Welcome to Sensory Holdings. 446 00:32:33,652 --> 00:32:36,286 Please select an atmosphere while you wait. 447 00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:37,688 (BEEPS) 448 00:32:37,690 --> 00:32:39,022 Desert air. 449 00:32:40,759 --> 00:32:42,426 Oops. He-he! 450 00:32:43,595 --> 00:32:45,595 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 451 00:32:50,235 --> 00:32:52,736 And you must be the house tuner. 452 00:32:54,573 --> 00:32:57,207 - Peter. - Har... Harold Carlyle. 453 00:32:57,209 --> 00:33:01,144 Uh, we're really glad you finally accepted our invitation. 454 00:33:01,146 --> 00:33:02,813 Your assistant mentioned potential for financing 455 00:33:02,815 --> 00:33:03,981 my research. 456 00:33:03,983 --> 00:33:05,549 Of course, of course. 457 00:33:05,551 --> 00:33:07,250 The... the recent "New Yorker" article 458 00:33:07,252 --> 00:33:09,252 really piqued my interest. 459 00:33:13,392 --> 00:33:17,160 So, uh, my assistant pulled materials 460 00:33:17,162 --> 00:33:18,962 for our meeting. 461 00:33:18,964 --> 00:33:20,831 And it turns out, we've actually used 462 00:33:20,833 --> 00:33:22,733 some of your designs. 463 00:33:22,735 --> 00:33:24,301 How do you mean? 464 00:33:24,303 --> 00:33:26,636 Well, the Echo Decay Timer. 465 00:33:26,638 --> 00:33:29,473 I understand, at least I heard 466 00:33:29,475 --> 00:33:31,908 it was born in the basement of the Met. 467 00:33:33,579 --> 00:33:37,080 Well, I had a position in the Preservation Department. 468 00:33:37,082 --> 00:33:39,116 Was maintaining period instruments 469 00:33:39,118 --> 00:33:40,283 for musical performances 470 00:33:40,285 --> 00:33:44,788 to be historically accurate, and.. 471 00:33:44,790 --> 00:33:47,624 I mean, we've significantly upgraded the device 472 00:33:47,626 --> 00:33:52,262 in the last decade, but the EDT-1 was.. 473 00:33:52,264 --> 00:33:54,931 It was a cornerstone for concert recording. 474 00:33:56,502 --> 00:34:00,037 It was never intended for that purpose, so.. 475 00:34:00,039 --> 00:34:02,372 Oh. Well, excuse me. I, um.. 476 00:34:03,809 --> 00:34:06,410 What was it for, then? 477 00:34:06,412 --> 00:34:09,446 I was studying harmonic resonance. 478 00:34:09,448 --> 00:34:12,115 And the manufacturer retained my patent 479 00:34:12,117 --> 00:34:15,118 in exchange for custom fabrication. 480 00:34:15,120 --> 00:34:18,755 But I never wanted it to be marketed for the public. 481 00:34:18,757 --> 00:34:23,360 Well, it was a revolutionary product. 482 00:34:23,362 --> 00:34:24,394 Tool. 483 00:34:25,731 --> 00:34:27,564 "Tool." Of course. 484 00:34:28,834 --> 00:34:31,902 I no longer engage with outside fabricators. 485 00:34:31,904 --> 00:34:33,637 Well, our clients 486 00:34:33,639 --> 00:34:36,039 are Fortune 500 creatures. 487 00:34:36,041 --> 00:34:39,042 You're more of a provider for houses, right? 488 00:34:40,345 --> 00:34:42,212 Homes. 489 00:34:42,214 --> 00:34:44,214 "Bespoke domesticity." 490 00:34:45,717 --> 00:34:48,185 That's what friends of mine call it. 491 00:34:48,187 --> 00:34:50,887 But really, that's what we're interested in. 492 00:34:50,889 --> 00:34:52,389 The market is changing, and we want 493 00:34:52,391 --> 00:34:54,491 to cater our products 494 00:34:54,493 --> 00:34:57,160 to our customer's private lives. 495 00:35:00,966 --> 00:35:03,967 I... I'm offering you an opportunity, Peter. 496 00:35:20,619 --> 00:35:25,522 Uh... how is Equilibrium delivered? 497 00:35:25,524 --> 00:35:30,293 Well, it's wall colors, fragrances, soundscapes. 498 00:35:30,295 --> 00:35:32,095 And our technologies allow our specialists 499 00:35:32,097 --> 00:35:34,764 to survey entire homes virtually. 500 00:35:37,369 --> 00:35:38,468 Virtually? 501 00:35:38,470 --> 00:35:40,303 Well, I mean, it's, uh, currently just 502 00:35:40,305 --> 00:35:43,974 a web chat, but, honestly, you know.. 503 00:35:45,444 --> 00:35:47,310 The virtual component isn't bulletproof 504 00:35:47,312 --> 00:35:49,346 but the clients love it. 505 00:35:51,150 --> 00:35:54,317 Our technologies, and our muscle 506 00:35:55,320 --> 00:35:57,454 could give you a chance 507 00:35:57,456 --> 00:36:02,192 to create an entire atmosphere. 508 00:36:02,194 --> 00:36:06,029 Yes, I... imagine the ability to influence like that. 509 00:36:09,168 --> 00:36:12,469 I think that I've had a very positive influence 510 00:36:12,471 --> 00:36:14,538 on the lives of my clients. 511 00:36:17,309 --> 00:36:19,309 (METAL CLANKING) 512 00:36:28,120 --> 00:36:30,620 We bought the matching set when we moved in. 513 00:36:32,090 --> 00:36:34,024 I thought you lived alone. 514 00:36:34,026 --> 00:36:35,659 I do. I... I do, yeah. 515 00:36:35,661 --> 00:36:39,095 This is a very long time ago. 516 00:36:39,097 --> 00:36:40,797 Mm-hm. 517 00:36:40,799 --> 00:36:42,699 Didn't think it mattered. 518 00:36:42,701 --> 00:36:44,034 It shouldn't. 519 00:36:45,237 --> 00:36:47,671 So, you've been using this every morning? 520 00:36:47,673 --> 00:36:48,738 Every morning. 521 00:36:51,210 --> 00:36:52,809 (SIGHS) 522 00:36:52,811 --> 00:36:54,811 You've got a problem here. 523 00:36:56,348 --> 00:36:58,648 What do you mean? 524 00:36:58,650 --> 00:37:02,152 Mm, your feelings continue? 525 00:37:03,322 --> 00:37:06,423 Yes, my, um, my feelings continue. 526 00:37:10,662 --> 00:37:11,995 (SIGHS) 527 00:37:14,032 --> 00:37:17,601 Perhaps I should visit your work. 528 00:37:17,603 --> 00:37:19,336 Really? 529 00:37:19,338 --> 00:37:20,870 To understand what you're doing that might be 530 00:37:20,872 --> 00:37:22,872 conflicting with the results. 531 00:37:24,243 --> 00:37:26,977 Does anyone have to be there? 532 00:37:26,979 --> 00:37:29,613 Well, ideally it would be in the morning. 533 00:37:29,615 --> 00:37:32,482 But I could visit in the afternoon 534 00:37:32,484 --> 00:37:34,818 then try to replicate a morning scenario. 535 00:37:36,021 --> 00:37:39,155 It's just, it's a very unusual thing 536 00:37:39,157 --> 00:37:40,290 to have to explain. 537 00:37:40,292 --> 00:37:43,260 You know, I... I... I like to keep things 538 00:37:43,262 --> 00:37:44,461 at my job kind of... 539 00:37:44,463 --> 00:37:46,796 Discreet. I understand. 540 00:37:51,270 --> 00:37:55,639 Um, maybe I could come by next week? 541 00:37:59,011 --> 00:38:00,644 Okay. 542 00:38:00,646 --> 00:38:03,647 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 543 00:38:13,425 --> 00:38:15,158 (SIGHS) 544 00:38:32,944 --> 00:38:34,778 What does red mean? 545 00:38:34,780 --> 00:38:36,913 It's just an anomaly. 546 00:38:36,915 --> 00:38:38,948 Does it affect the research? 547 00:38:38,950 --> 00:38:40,283 Of course not. 548 00:38:41,520 --> 00:38:42,952 Good. 549 00:38:42,954 --> 00:38:45,255 Because I already notified "The Journal" 550 00:38:45,257 --> 00:38:47,257 to expect your submission. 551 00:38:48,694 --> 00:38:50,694 Can I help you with that? 552 00:38:51,763 --> 00:38:52,796 No. 553 00:39:00,205 --> 00:39:02,772 You know, I was actually thinking that I could process 554 00:39:02,774 --> 00:39:06,543 the tapes a lot faster with the university servers. 555 00:39:06,545 --> 00:39:10,046 Uh, our computers there are very efficient. 556 00:39:10,048 --> 00:39:11,981 Well, everything here works just fine. 557 00:39:11,983 --> 00:39:15,719 Yes, but it would 558 00:39:15,721 --> 00:39:18,221 help speed up the workflow 559 00:39:18,223 --> 00:39:19,923 and save me a lot of time 560 00:39:19,925 --> 00:39:22,425 because obviously, I'm still looking 561 00:39:22,427 --> 00:39:25,595 for a full-time position elsewhere. 562 00:39:43,248 --> 00:39:45,048 Beyond publishing, I... I think there'll be 563 00:39:45,050 --> 00:39:47,350 a lot of other applications. 564 00:39:47,352 --> 00:39:51,287 You know, once people understand the patterns 565 00:39:51,289 --> 00:39:54,557 and, uh, the influences 566 00:39:54,559 --> 00:39:56,393 you can do so much with this. 567 00:40:02,768 --> 00:40:06,436 - How do you mean? - I don't know. 568 00:40:06,438 --> 00:40:08,805 Well, I... I.. 569 00:40:08,807 --> 00:40:12,275 Well, I guess, urban design, architecture 570 00:40:12,277 --> 00:40:13,943 home products. 571 00:40:17,416 --> 00:40:20,216 This is about universal constants 572 00:40:20,218 --> 00:40:21,885 not commerce. 573 00:40:25,357 --> 00:40:27,023 I... I'm sorry. I just.. 574 00:40:29,494 --> 00:40:32,495 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 575 00:40:35,233 --> 00:40:37,667 - Stick out your tongue. - My tongue? Really? 576 00:40:37,669 --> 00:40:40,336 I can see things on your tongue that can help me. 577 00:40:49,080 --> 00:40:51,080 Do you exercise regularly? 578 00:40:53,151 --> 00:40:54,484 Sometimes. 579 00:40:55,720 --> 00:40:56,753 Okay. 580 00:40:59,057 --> 00:41:01,491 You can go to the Blue Room now. 581 00:41:01,493 --> 00:41:05,495 Uh, yeah, where should... where should I change? 582 00:41:07,032 --> 00:41:10,033 (SITAR MUSIC) 583 00:41:42,133 --> 00:41:43,166 (GULPS) 584 00:41:44,402 --> 00:41:47,270 How long do I have to keep these in for? 585 00:41:47,272 --> 00:41:49,305 The feeling is deep 586 00:41:49,307 --> 00:41:50,974 but the needles are not. 587 00:41:52,544 --> 00:41:54,310 Okay, but.. 588 00:41:54,312 --> 00:41:56,479 Thirty, sometimes sixty minutes. 589 00:42:01,586 --> 00:42:03,152 (SIGHS) 590 00:42:08,693 --> 00:42:10,226 (SITAR MUSIC) 591 00:42:21,439 --> 00:42:23,439 (BUZZING) 592 00:42:46,698 --> 00:42:48,698 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 593 00:43:29,674 --> 00:43:31,674 (DOOR SQUEAKING) 594 00:44:02,440 --> 00:44:03,773 (DOOR LOCK CLACKS) 595 00:44:33,371 --> 00:44:35,371 (DEVICE CHIMING) 596 00:44:36,908 --> 00:44:39,742 Please select an atmosphere for your ride. 597 00:44:41,279 --> 00:44:42,478 (BEEPS) 598 00:44:42,480 --> 00:44:44,147 Ocean Breeze. 599 00:44:46,017 --> 00:44:48,618 Budget surplus over 130K. 600 00:44:48,620 --> 00:44:50,787 That's really great, you guys.. 601 00:44:50,789 --> 00:44:53,222 The bad news is, we still have to tend 602 00:44:53,224 --> 00:44:54,857 with the mayor's office. 603 00:44:54,859 --> 00:44:56,859 I know, I know. It is bullshit.. 604 00:44:58,596 --> 00:45:00,763 Feel free to have a seat. 605 00:45:00,765 --> 00:45:02,765 Ellen's just wrapping up. 606 00:45:34,265 --> 00:45:36,265 (FAX MACHINE WHIRRING) 607 00:45:46,511 --> 00:45:48,511 (STATIC) 608 00:46:05,497 --> 00:46:09,699 Sorry. I'm a little late. My meeting went long. 609 00:46:09,701 --> 00:46:11,434 (ELLEN SIGHS) 610 00:46:16,708 --> 00:46:19,041 Is everything okay? 611 00:46:19,043 --> 00:46:22,378 Honestly, I don't normally work in offices. 612 00:46:23,548 --> 00:46:25,715 There's just so much.. 613 00:46:27,152 --> 00:46:28,484 (SIGHS) 614 00:46:34,893 --> 00:46:37,226 So, I think I got a good sense of this space. 615 00:46:41,800 --> 00:46:44,000 Um, well, you know, I.. 616 00:46:44,002 --> 00:46:47,036 I actually cleared my afternoon 617 00:46:47,038 --> 00:46:49,672 so, maybe we can, uh, go somewhere 618 00:46:49,674 --> 00:46:52,175 and... and discuss this further? 619 00:46:54,012 --> 00:46:56,679 Yeah, well, I know some place close. 620 00:46:56,681 --> 00:46:59,682 (PIANO MUSIC) 621 00:47:15,400 --> 00:47:16,699 More hot water, Peter? 622 00:47:16,701 --> 00:47:19,035 Ah, yes. Certainly. 623 00:47:21,339 --> 00:47:22,672 Thank you, Albert. 624 00:47:23,875 --> 00:47:25,541 Yes, thank you. 625 00:47:30,281 --> 00:47:33,282 You've really constructed a unique little world 626 00:47:33,284 --> 00:47:35,618 for yourself in the city, haven't you? 627 00:47:39,390 --> 00:47:42,124 I've lived here for over a decade 628 00:47:42,126 --> 00:47:43,960 and I don't know 629 00:47:43,962 --> 00:47:46,195 I still feel like there's so much 630 00:47:46,197 --> 00:47:47,964 that's unfamiliar to me. 631 00:47:47,966 --> 00:47:51,767 Like, someone else built it up. 632 00:47:55,940 --> 00:47:58,608 He was very organized about things. 633 00:48:00,678 --> 00:48:02,345 The matching nightstands. 634 00:48:04,616 --> 00:48:07,083 He always had an idea or an opinion 635 00:48:07,085 --> 00:48:08,417 about everything. 636 00:48:09,654 --> 00:48:11,921 It was nice, you know? 637 00:48:11,923 --> 00:48:14,190 To not have to make choices for myself. 638 00:48:17,662 --> 00:48:19,328 It sounds silly, but.. 639 00:48:20,698 --> 00:48:23,032 I remember after he was gone.. 640 00:48:24,569 --> 00:48:27,904 The remote felt so odd in my hand, like.. 641 00:48:29,340 --> 00:48:32,675 I didn't know what any of the buttons were for. 642 00:48:36,314 --> 00:48:38,547 Sorry, that's probably way too personal. 643 00:48:40,184 --> 00:48:41,517 It's fine. 644 00:48:44,422 --> 00:48:45,755 What about you? 645 00:48:51,996 --> 00:48:54,497 I'm very consumed with my work. 646 00:48:54,499 --> 00:48:58,234 Actually, I'm, I'm publishing a piece on human behavior.. 647 00:48:59,370 --> 00:49:00,569 How sound influences 648 00:49:00,571 --> 00:49:02,571 the way that people connect with each other. 649 00:49:08,212 --> 00:49:11,814 Well, I mean, you obviously have a, a calling. 650 00:49:11,816 --> 00:49:14,083 You know, just to see you study 651 00:49:14,085 --> 00:49:16,986 and observe, the way that you do. 652 00:49:19,590 --> 00:49:21,590 I'm a little envious, honestly. 653 00:49:23,861 --> 00:49:26,128 Did you study science? 654 00:49:26,130 --> 00:49:27,163 No. 655 00:49:29,167 --> 00:49:30,499 Music Theory. 656 00:49:31,769 --> 00:49:33,869 So, I learned by dissection 657 00:49:33,871 --> 00:49:36,172 how a piece of music works, what are its parts. 658 00:49:36,174 --> 00:49:39,041 You know Bach, the composer Bach? 659 00:49:39,043 --> 00:49:41,177 His ability to trick our ears 660 00:49:41,179 --> 00:49:43,179 into believing that we're hearing 661 00:49:43,181 --> 00:49:44,747 multiple instruments from a single violin. 662 00:49:44,749 --> 00:49:49,118 Or Stravinsky... and his dissonance 663 00:49:49,120 --> 00:49:51,854 designed to alienate an audience 664 00:49:51,856 --> 00:49:55,124 or, or Beethoven, this use of suspense 665 00:49:55,126 --> 00:49:59,095 and... delayed gratification. 666 00:49:59,097 --> 00:50:02,598 But all of these composers were using neurological techniques 667 00:50:02,600 --> 00:50:05,601 that scientists hadn't even defined yet. 668 00:50:07,138 --> 00:50:11,140 And once I understood that and, um.. 669 00:50:12,343 --> 00:50:14,944 How their music functioned 670 00:50:14,946 --> 00:50:17,613 um, I guess I just went on from there. 671 00:50:20,284 --> 00:50:22,251 To tuning people's apartments? 672 00:50:23,221 --> 00:50:24,253 (CHUCKLES) 673 00:50:24,255 --> 00:50:26,288 Yes. Yes, but no. 674 00:50:26,290 --> 00:50:28,858 I.. It's, um.. 675 00:50:29,660 --> 00:50:31,560 It's the influence of sound. 676 00:50:31,562 --> 00:50:34,263 The power it has over people's lives.. 677 00:50:35,500 --> 00:50:40,503 Hm... they may not even know it, you know. 678 00:50:40,505 --> 00:50:44,507 Yeah, it's, um, so complex. 679 00:50:45,443 --> 00:50:48,511 - I'm intrigued. - Hm. 680 00:50:51,482 --> 00:50:54,116 I have a very, very close friend 681 00:50:54,118 --> 00:50:55,951 who's a neuroscientist at Columbia. 682 00:50:55,953 --> 00:50:58,888 And his students are reviewing my findings next week 683 00:50:58,890 --> 00:51:00,923 in a group session. 684 00:51:00,925 --> 00:51:02,491 It's very informal. 685 00:51:02,493 --> 00:51:05,361 And if you're interested in learning more, um.. 686 00:51:07,365 --> 00:51:08,831 I don't know. 687 00:51:10,101 --> 00:51:12,101 (WHIRRING) 688 00:51:14,138 --> 00:51:17,206 (TRAIN CHUGGING) 689 00:51:25,716 --> 00:51:28,717 (TUNING FORKS CHIMING) 690 00:51:29,654 --> 00:51:32,655 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 691 00:51:51,142 --> 00:51:54,143 (RECORDER WHIRRING) 692 00:51:55,813 --> 00:51:58,981 Battery Park City, F major. 693 00:51:58,983 --> 00:52:00,950 (TUNING FORKS CHIMING) 694 00:52:03,521 --> 00:52:05,221 Complacency. 695 00:52:07,024 --> 00:52:10,025 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 696 00:52:11,462 --> 00:52:14,530 (TUNING FORKS CHIMING) 697 00:52:32,016 --> 00:52:34,783 So, how do you feel in the morning? 698 00:52:34,785 --> 00:52:38,821 Um... unmotivated.. 699 00:52:38,823 --> 00:52:40,189 Irritated. 700 00:52:40,758 --> 00:52:42,057 (WHIRRING) 701 00:52:42,059 --> 00:52:44,193 I thought you lived alone. 702 00:52:44,195 --> 00:52:45,728 I do. I... I do, yeah. 703 00:52:45,730 --> 00:52:49,465 This was a... very long time ago. 704 00:52:50,601 --> 00:52:52,501 Didn't think it mattered. 705 00:52:52,503 --> 00:52:53,636 It shouldn't. 706 00:52:57,074 --> 00:52:58,974 (RECORDER WHIRRING) 707 00:52:58,976 --> 00:53:00,643 Your feelings continue? 708 00:53:00,645 --> 00:53:03,512 Yes, my, um, my feelings continue. 709 00:53:05,583 --> 00:53:08,584 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 710 00:53:17,328 --> 00:53:19,094 (BUZZING) 711 00:53:25,570 --> 00:53:28,571 (STATIC) 712 00:53:42,720 --> 00:53:44,587 Hello, you've reached the answering machine 713 00:53:44,589 --> 00:53:47,756 of Peter Lucian. If I've given you my.. 714 00:53:48,659 --> 00:53:49,692 Hello? 715 00:53:50,795 --> 00:53:52,294 Can I help you? 716 00:53:54,432 --> 00:53:56,098 No, he's not in right now. 717 00:53:56,100 --> 00:53:58,033 But I can take a message. 718 00:54:01,639 --> 00:54:04,373 Sensory Holdings, you said? 719 00:54:05,843 --> 00:54:07,943 Uh, I... I'm Sam. 720 00:54:09,513 --> 00:54:11,113 Yes, I work with him. 721 00:54:32,603 --> 00:54:35,604 (TRAFFIC BUSTLING) 722 00:55:11,175 --> 00:55:12,941 Are you Peter's colleague? 723 00:55:12,943 --> 00:55:14,043 - Ellen. - Hi. 724 00:55:14,045 --> 00:55:16,011 - Hi. - Upper East Side. 725 00:55:16,013 --> 00:55:18,781 C scale, with an E flat toaster problem. 726 00:55:18,783 --> 00:55:19,848 Oh. 727 00:55:20,951 --> 00:55:23,852 I'd like to think I have better qualities 728 00:55:23,854 --> 00:55:26,121 than that to describe me. 729 00:55:30,861 --> 00:55:35,030 So, did Peter tune your apartment? 730 00:55:35,032 --> 00:55:36,865 We're working on it. 731 00:55:36,867 --> 00:55:38,667 You mean it didn't work? 732 00:55:40,304 --> 00:55:43,138 Well, Ellen's entire soundscape 733 00:55:43,140 --> 00:55:46,475 points to a specific trigger in her apartment. 734 00:55:46,477 --> 00:55:51,313 Um, but... there is, there is distraction. 735 00:55:51,315 --> 00:55:55,551 So, I've had trouble locating the specific trigger. 736 00:55:55,553 --> 00:55:57,286 Well, that's interesting. 737 00:55:57,288 --> 00:55:59,788 You make it sound so complicated. 738 00:55:59,790 --> 00:56:00,956 - It is complicated. - No, no. 739 00:56:00,958 --> 00:56:02,324 I think what your friend is saying, Peter 740 00:56:02,326 --> 00:56:04,827 is that you make it sound too complicated. 741 00:56:04,829 --> 00:56:08,497 But, however, knowing Peter, I'm sure he could show you a diagram 742 00:56:08,499 --> 00:56:11,800 on the whole G major theory. 743 00:56:11,802 --> 00:56:14,002 - That's right. - It's a pleasure to meet you. 744 00:56:14,004 --> 00:56:16,238 - And you're welcome here. Yeah. - Thank you so much. 745 00:56:16,240 --> 00:56:18,173 He told me you two were old friends. 746 00:56:18,175 --> 00:56:21,944 She was, um, just interested in seeing the group. 747 00:56:21,946 --> 00:56:24,713 - Oh. - And my discovery. 748 00:56:24,715 --> 00:56:29,251 Oh, well, it'll be good to have an outside perspective on this. 749 00:56:29,253 --> 00:56:31,720 - Mm-hm. - Listen. 750 00:56:31,722 --> 00:56:34,790 Unfortunately, we had to postpone your review 751 00:56:34,792 --> 00:56:37,059 until the next session. 752 00:56:37,061 --> 00:56:39,795 Um... I'm sorry. 753 00:56:40,998 --> 00:56:42,398 (GLASS CLINKING) 754 00:56:42,400 --> 00:56:44,933 In preparation of Andrew's thesis defense 755 00:56:44,935 --> 00:56:46,235 we're gonna be workshopping.. 756 00:56:46,237 --> 00:56:49,571 Alright, this is me. Wish me luck. 757 00:56:51,208 --> 00:56:53,108 - Should we, um.. - Yeah. 758 00:56:53,110 --> 00:56:55,244 Before I forget, there's something I wanted to give you. 759 00:56:55,246 --> 00:56:56,445 Oh. 760 00:57:03,721 --> 00:57:05,554 It will help. 761 00:57:05,556 --> 00:57:07,055 It's something I've been working on. 762 00:57:07,057 --> 00:57:09,625 So you just plug it into an available outlet. 763 00:57:09,627 --> 00:57:11,427 It emits a wash. 764 00:57:11,429 --> 00:57:14,062 Uh, preferably one that doesn't share a circuit 765 00:57:14,064 --> 00:57:16,432 with a microwave or a hair dryer. 766 00:57:17,435 --> 00:57:18,867 Okay. 767 00:57:20,671 --> 00:57:22,271 - You want me to hold it? - No, it's fine. 768 00:57:22,273 --> 00:57:24,540 I'll just stick it in my purse. 769 00:57:24,542 --> 00:57:29,845 So, I'm excited to hear more about this G major theory. 770 00:57:29,847 --> 00:57:31,013 Hm. 771 00:57:33,150 --> 00:57:35,684 And additional analysis suggests that 772 00:57:35,686 --> 00:57:37,886 uh, incorrect analysis of interactions 773 00:57:37,888 --> 00:57:39,721 are even more common. 774 00:57:39,723 --> 00:57:43,325 Your honors from Columbia are very impressive. 775 00:57:43,327 --> 00:57:45,160 Thank you. 776 00:57:45,162 --> 00:57:47,029 And your work with Peter Lucian 777 00:57:47,031 --> 00:57:50,232 did you accompany him on his house calls? 778 00:57:50,234 --> 00:57:51,366 No. 779 00:57:52,636 --> 00:57:54,503 But we've been working especially hard 780 00:57:54,505 --> 00:57:59,007 on consolidating his data on the city as a whole. 781 00:57:59,009 --> 00:58:01,543 Samuel Diaz. 782 00:58:01,545 --> 00:58:04,446 It's a pleasure to meet you in person. 783 00:58:04,448 --> 00:58:07,349 - I'm Harold. - Very nice to meet you, Harold. 784 00:58:07,351 --> 00:58:09,885 Uh, you know, we're big admirers of Peter here. 785 00:58:09,887 --> 00:58:11,920 We were actually just discussing the new work 786 00:58:11,922 --> 00:58:13,155 he and Sam are doing. 787 00:58:13,157 --> 00:58:14,223 - Oh? - Uh.. 788 00:58:14,225 --> 00:58:16,525 - Well, it's Peter's discovery. - Mm-hm. 789 00:58:16,527 --> 00:58:21,096 Uh, I assume he discussed the urban sound patterns with you? 790 00:58:21,098 --> 00:58:24,099 Um, have there been any updates? 791 00:58:24,101 --> 00:58:25,601 Well, uh, yes, actually. 792 00:58:25,603 --> 00:58:28,303 It's... it's, it's very, very exciting. 793 00:58:28,305 --> 00:58:29,505 (SWITCH CLICKS) 794 00:58:30,541 --> 00:58:33,542 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 795 00:58:35,012 --> 00:58:37,212 My biggest client project to date. 796 00:58:45,556 --> 00:58:50,025 So, these beams... reach true ground. 797 00:58:50,027 --> 00:58:52,694 What's true ground? 798 00:58:52,696 --> 00:58:54,816 Oh, it means they reach all the way down to the earth. 799 00:58:56,300 --> 00:58:57,833 It's a hard thing to come by in New York City 800 00:58:57,835 --> 00:59:00,269 but we designed these so they'd make contact with bedrock. 801 00:59:02,072 --> 00:59:03,539 And what's the point of that? 802 00:59:05,209 --> 00:59:09,478 Well... grounding current is really the only way 803 00:59:09,480 --> 00:59:12,180 to achieve true electrical silence. 804 00:59:14,518 --> 00:59:16,818 That sounds like a total luxury in this city. 805 00:59:18,188 --> 00:59:21,523 Oh, well, the future tenant is an electrophysiologist. 806 00:59:21,525 --> 00:59:24,526 And he takes true ground and silence very seriously. 807 00:59:29,333 --> 00:59:32,267 - Sounds nice, true silence. - Mm-hm. 808 00:59:32,937 --> 00:59:35,103 And so expensive. 809 00:59:35,105 --> 00:59:36,872 Well, I guess expense is relative 810 00:59:36,874 --> 00:59:39,741 to perceived value... right? 811 00:59:39,743 --> 00:59:41,209 Please don't tell me you're gonna make me 812 00:59:41,211 --> 00:59:42,644 ground my apartment. 813 00:59:42,646 --> 00:59:43,745 No. 814 00:59:59,229 --> 01:00:01,163 Look at all that. 815 01:00:01,165 --> 01:00:03,265 You see the order? 816 01:00:03,267 --> 01:00:04,933 In the city? 817 01:00:04,935 --> 01:00:08,470 Well, yeah. I mean, the grid, right? 818 01:00:08,472 --> 01:00:10,305 And it... it's flawed at points 819 01:00:10,307 --> 01:00:13,108 but there are all these connections. 820 01:00:14,378 --> 01:00:17,479 Light going from red to green. Walk, don't walk. 821 01:00:17,481 --> 01:00:18,914 Instructions, right? 822 01:00:18,916 --> 01:00:20,115 But what I've found.. 823 01:00:21,352 --> 01:00:23,185 Is that there's something deeper at work. 824 01:00:24,655 --> 01:00:28,624 Um... an invisible system, but powerful, nonetheless 825 01:00:28,626 --> 01:00:32,327 sounds, that, in a sense 826 01:00:32,329 --> 01:00:35,063 guide people through the city. 827 01:00:35,065 --> 01:00:36,832 - Hm. - Yeah? 828 01:00:36,834 --> 01:00:39,668 I mean, they're not conscious of it, but it's there. 829 01:00:41,639 --> 01:00:43,338 And it's different in all parts of the city. 830 01:00:43,340 --> 01:00:44,373 Hm. 831 01:00:45,909 --> 01:00:50,679 In the Financial District, it's the key of D minor. 832 01:00:50,681 --> 01:00:53,048 And it's frenetic, it's fast-paced.. 833 01:00:54,718 --> 01:00:56,284 Reckless. 834 01:01:00,357 --> 01:01:03,325 And then, Lower East Side is A flat 835 01:01:03,327 --> 01:01:06,762 once you get, um... below the dissonance. 836 01:01:06,764 --> 01:01:09,164 (TUNING FORK CHIMING) 837 01:01:11,335 --> 01:01:14,703 And Central Park is predominantly G major. 838 01:01:14,705 --> 01:01:16,605 It's where I made my first discovery. 839 01:01:18,842 --> 01:01:21,243 It's the sound of nostalgia. 840 01:01:21,845 --> 01:01:23,478 It's calm.. 841 01:01:24,181 --> 01:01:26,615 Idyllic, lyrical. 842 01:01:27,685 --> 01:01:31,953 Field test 14, Central Park, G major. 843 01:01:34,091 --> 01:01:37,092 (TUNING FORK CHIMING) 844 01:01:38,328 --> 01:01:41,329 (CHIMING CONTINUES) 845 01:01:46,103 --> 01:01:50,639 So, each part of the city has a different chord? 846 01:01:52,042 --> 01:01:53,875 Well, every part of the city 847 01:01:53,877 --> 01:01:56,945 has its own instructive atmosphere. 848 01:01:56,947 --> 01:02:00,549 It's impossible to disconnect the sound 849 01:02:00,551 --> 01:02:02,684 from the collective state of mind. It a.. 850 01:02:04,188 --> 01:02:07,089 It affects the people. You understand? 851 01:02:09,159 --> 01:02:12,227 Oh, but I, I don't see the world that way. 852 01:02:12,229 --> 01:02:15,497 I mean, it.. That's so rigid. 853 01:02:15,499 --> 01:02:18,467 I mean, if I'm Downtown 854 01:02:18,469 --> 01:02:21,670 I'm not destined to feel frenetic. 855 01:02:21,672 --> 01:02:26,341 I can choose to react to that and feel peaceful. 856 01:02:26,343 --> 01:02:28,643 I can choose to protect myself. 857 01:02:29,813 --> 01:02:33,415 It's not about seeing anything. 858 01:02:33,417 --> 01:02:37,018 It's... it's about acknowledging what already exists. 859 01:02:37,020 --> 01:02:40,989 Like gravity, or light. These are just universal laws. 860 01:02:40,991 --> 01:02:42,257 - Right... - And listen. 861 01:02:42,259 --> 01:02:44,893 These are, these are rules that define our world. 862 01:02:46,230 --> 01:02:48,797 Why does it have to be this permanent thing 863 01:02:48,799 --> 01:02:51,633 that controls us? 864 01:02:51,635 --> 01:02:55,337 Why... do people act the way they do? 865 01:02:55,339 --> 01:02:57,572 Why do people feel the way they do? 866 01:02:57,574 --> 01:03:00,742 - There's a reason. - Because they're people. 867 01:03:00,744 --> 01:03:03,578 They can. They choose to feel. 868 01:03:03,580 --> 01:03:06,615 But... but there are rules guiding their behavior 869 01:03:06,617 --> 01:03:08,750 that they can't see. 870 01:03:09,520 --> 01:03:11,553 There is an order here. 871 01:03:11,555 --> 01:03:14,322 Now, it's complex because we live in an old city. 872 01:03:14,324 --> 01:03:17,325 And the patterns are so complicated 873 01:03:17,327 --> 01:03:21,496 but it's, it's been written and rewritten 874 01:03:21,498 --> 01:03:23,398 but it's there. It's been there for years. 875 01:03:23,400 --> 01:03:28,069 I... I don't feel like my life is written by anything. 876 01:03:28,071 --> 01:03:31,940 I feel like I make choices all the time. 877 01:03:31,942 --> 01:03:33,375 Uh-huh. Well, okay. 878 01:03:33,377 --> 01:03:36,745 Your apartment, C minor. It's a mundane key. 879 01:03:38,649 --> 01:03:41,750 It's... it's the sound of resignation. 880 01:03:42,886 --> 01:03:45,353 Okay, well, I don't feel that way. 881 01:03:45,355 --> 01:03:49,291 And that resignation causes your restlessness. 882 01:03:49,293 --> 01:03:53,328 And there are unseen forces that are governing your choices. 883 01:03:54,331 --> 01:03:55,630 What about you? 884 01:03:55,632 --> 01:03:58,099 You're the only person who's not affected by any of it? 885 01:03:58,101 --> 01:04:00,202 I'm not immune. No one is. 886 01:04:00,204 --> 01:04:02,904 Okay, so then, how do you trust yourself? 887 01:04:02,906 --> 01:04:04,906 Because I can hear it. 888 01:04:06,977 --> 01:04:08,910 Because you can hear it? 889 01:04:12,216 --> 01:04:13,448 (SCOFFS) 890 01:04:15,886 --> 01:04:18,854 I'm gonna go. Just.. It's late, so.. 891 01:04:21,124 --> 01:04:24,125 (MELLOW MUSIC) 892 01:04:43,647 --> 01:04:46,648 The program of the Noise Abatement Commission 893 01:04:46,650 --> 01:04:50,352 consists of a series of noise measurements 894 01:04:50,354 --> 01:04:53,488 to be made in different parts of the city 895 01:04:53,490 --> 01:04:55,824 at typical places.. 896 01:04:55,826 --> 01:04:58,927 And centers of popular interest. 897 01:05:00,464 --> 01:05:02,631 Among these measurements 898 01:05:02,633 --> 01:05:07,502 will be made tests of the deafening effect of the noise. 899 01:05:11,541 --> 01:05:14,643 I hold the receiver against the microphone 900 01:05:14,645 --> 01:05:17,178 instead of against my ear. 901 01:05:17,180 --> 01:05:20,515 Now, I increase the intensity of the test tone 902 01:05:20,517 --> 01:05:21,783 until you can hear it. 903 01:05:21,785 --> 01:05:24,786 (SIREN WAILING) 904 01:05:26,757 --> 01:05:28,757 (RATTLING) 905 01:05:30,360 --> 01:05:32,360 (RATTLING) 906 01:05:35,899 --> 01:05:37,632 How much longer is he gonna be here? 907 01:05:37,634 --> 01:05:39,200 I have to get up early for work. 908 01:05:39,202 --> 01:05:40,936 I think he's almost done. 909 01:05:45,409 --> 01:05:47,409 (CLATTERS) 910 01:05:50,647 --> 01:05:53,114 Hey, are you almost done? 911 01:05:54,818 --> 01:05:56,718 It's almost midnight. 912 01:05:56,720 --> 01:05:58,286 So, um.. 913 01:05:58,956 --> 01:06:00,956 (DISTANT RINGING) 914 01:06:00,958 --> 01:06:02,958 That ringing.. 915 01:06:05,095 --> 01:06:08,196 Baby, come on. Get him out of here. 916 01:06:09,533 --> 01:06:11,666 I'm sorry, I just need to take a few more readings 917 01:06:11,668 --> 01:06:13,234 and I can handle the rest in my office. 918 01:06:13,236 --> 01:06:15,370 I just need one more minute. 919 01:06:15,372 --> 01:06:16,671 One more minute. 920 01:06:16,673 --> 01:06:18,640 You know what? 921 01:06:18,642 --> 01:06:21,309 Don't worry about it, we can figure it out from here. 922 01:06:22,679 --> 01:06:25,680 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 923 01:06:28,218 --> 01:06:31,219 (BEEPING) 924 01:06:42,165 --> 01:06:43,198 (BEEPS) 925 01:06:43,200 --> 01:06:45,467 Mr. Jajinsky. 926 01:06:45,469 --> 01:06:47,602 Um, I couldn't access your apartment. 927 01:06:47,604 --> 01:06:50,572 FOR OUR 4:00 p.m. appointment. 928 01:06:50,574 --> 01:06:54,576 Please call me to reschedule at your earliest convenience. 929 01:06:55,746 --> 01:06:58,747 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 930 01:07:06,590 --> 01:07:08,990 If Sam showed Sensory my work 931 01:07:08,992 --> 01:07:10,625 then they have all of it. 932 01:07:10,627 --> 01:07:13,128 - He wouldn't do that, Peter. - Oh, fuck! 933 01:07:13,130 --> 01:07:16,598 And you can't fault him for taking a formal job. 934 01:07:16,600 --> 01:07:18,199 It's a good opportunity. 935 01:07:18,201 --> 01:07:20,935 They're my competition. It's theft. 936 01:07:20,937 --> 01:07:24,172 I wouldn't paint it so starkly. I mean.. 937 01:07:24,174 --> 01:07:28,309 They're marketers. You're a explorer. 938 01:07:28,311 --> 01:07:30,478 Look, they can't take credit for my discovery 939 01:07:30,480 --> 01:07:31,780 if I publish it first. 940 01:07:48,565 --> 01:07:51,499 We put so much emphasis on sound 941 01:07:51,501 --> 01:07:54,536 and thus, overlook the value of those moments 942 01:07:54,538 --> 01:07:56,137 in between the noise. 943 01:07:58,041 --> 01:08:02,410 And let this remind us that silence is not empty 944 01:08:02,412 --> 01:08:05,246 but immeasurably full. 945 01:08:05,248 --> 01:08:08,249 (APPLAUDING) 946 01:08:13,356 --> 01:08:16,424 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 947 01:08:29,339 --> 01:08:30,705 (EXHALES) 948 01:08:30,707 --> 01:08:31,707 Enjoy your evening. 949 01:08:35,112 --> 01:08:37,712 - Dr. Brookings. - Hello. 950 01:08:39,683 --> 01:08:41,483 It's Peter Lucian. 951 01:08:42,385 --> 01:08:43,785 Hi, nice to meet you. 952 01:08:43,787 --> 01:08:45,353 Thank you so much for your talk. 953 01:08:45,355 --> 01:08:48,690 It was fascinating. And for your contributions to the field. 954 01:08:48,692 --> 01:08:50,258 You know, I've been reading "The New American" 955 01:08:50,260 --> 01:08:53,027 for just about as long as you've had the editorship. 956 01:08:53,029 --> 01:08:55,830 That's very kind. Um, thank you so much for coming tonight. 957 01:08:55,832 --> 01:09:00,001 I'm sorry, but I really must go. Uh, please enjoy your evening. 958 01:09:00,003 --> 01:09:01,769 Well, actually, um 959 01:09:01,771 --> 01:09:05,840 I recently submitted a piece for "The Journal." 960 01:09:08,178 --> 01:09:09,577 I know these things take time 961 01:09:09,579 --> 01:09:11,546 but I just thought I would inquire since I'm here. 962 01:09:11,548 --> 01:09:13,348 What did you say your name was? 963 01:09:13,350 --> 01:09:15,183 Peter Lucian. 964 01:09:16,119 --> 01:09:19,220 Um... I made a discovery 965 01:09:19,222 --> 01:09:21,789 identifying sound patterns in the city. 966 01:09:21,791 --> 01:09:26,094 And your work... was just a huge inspiration for me. 967 01:09:28,465 --> 01:09:30,965 I, uh.. 968 01:09:30,967 --> 01:09:36,070 I honestly didn't think we'd have a chance to talk. 969 01:09:36,072 --> 01:09:37,605 Oh. Thank you. 970 01:09:37,607 --> 01:09:41,109 No, I didn't think you were serious, Mr. Lucian. 971 01:09:41,111 --> 01:09:46,247 I must say, your methods are, um, most unusual. 972 01:09:46,249 --> 01:09:48,483 H... have you seriously been researching these... 973 01:09:48,485 --> 01:09:51,519 Sound patterns. Yes. 974 01:09:51,521 --> 01:09:54,556 They are principles that steer our behavior. 975 01:09:54,558 --> 01:09:57,158 I mean, it's... it's... it's verified. 976 01:09:57,160 --> 01:09:59,761 It's based off of multiple field recordings. 977 01:09:59,763 --> 01:10:02,764 Oh, I'm sure you believe in this. 978 01:10:05,068 --> 01:10:06,100 Listen.. 979 01:10:07,737 --> 01:10:10,271 Perhaps you could submit it for peer review. 980 01:10:12,309 --> 01:10:14,943 Yes, yes. Uh, I'll tell you what. 981 01:10:14,945 --> 01:10:18,079 Um, we will, uh, give it a closer look 982 01:10:18,081 --> 01:10:21,482 and we'll send you a proper, uh, response letter. 983 01:10:22,719 --> 01:10:24,786 - Alright. Alright. - Okay? Alright? Alright. 984 01:10:24,788 --> 01:10:25,987 Pleasure meeting you. 985 01:10:25,989 --> 01:10:28,423 - It's nice to meet you. - Take care. 986 01:10:29,359 --> 01:10:32,360 (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) 987 01:10:48,812 --> 01:10:50,812 (TRAIN CHUGGING) 988 01:11:00,624 --> 01:11:02,624 (TRAFFIC BUSTLING) 989 01:11:04,327 --> 01:11:07,328 Tuning your world so you can live 990 01:11:07,330 --> 01:11:09,897 and work in harmony. 991 01:11:11,001 --> 01:11:13,334 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 992 01:11:13,336 --> 01:11:15,837 New York is a symphony of sounds. 993 01:11:15,839 --> 01:11:20,875 And our experts have identified the musical keys to the city. 994 01:11:20,877 --> 01:11:24,245 Introducing Urban Equilibrium. 995 01:11:25,849 --> 01:11:29,450 A bespoke service designed to balance your sonic expe.. 996 01:11:29,452 --> 01:11:31,119 Oh, no. 997 01:11:32,455 --> 01:11:35,456 Tuning your world, so you can live 998 01:11:35,458 --> 01:11:37,992 and work in harmony. 999 01:11:41,331 --> 01:11:43,665 New York is a symphony of sound.. 1000 01:11:43,667 --> 01:11:46,668 (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) 1001 01:12:09,092 --> 01:12:13,094 Have you remodeled recently? Did any major changes? 1002 01:12:13,763 --> 01:12:14,929 Uh.. 1003 01:12:15,899 --> 01:12:17,131 No, just minor stuff. 1004 01:12:17,133 --> 01:12:20,768 I mean, no, um, new coats of paint 1005 01:12:20,770 --> 01:12:24,105 or, um, redecorating or anything like that 1006 01:12:24,107 --> 01:12:25,540 if that's what you mean. 1007 01:12:25,542 --> 01:12:26,808 (SIGHS) 1008 01:12:27,744 --> 01:12:29,677 Something has happened.. 1009 01:12:32,082 --> 01:12:34,549 That you're avoiding. What is it? 1010 01:12:34,551 --> 01:12:36,384 (TAPE WHIRRING) 1011 01:12:36,386 --> 01:12:37,485 No, just minor stuff. 1012 01:12:37,487 --> 01:12:41,089 I mean, no, um, new coats of paint 1013 01:12:41,091 --> 01:12:44,325 or, um, redecorating or anything like that 1014 01:12:44,327 --> 01:12:45,960 if that's what you mean. 1015 01:12:45,962 --> 01:12:47,295 That's what I mean. 1016 01:12:48,164 --> 01:12:49,530 How do you feel in the morning? 1017 01:12:50,567 --> 01:12:52,934 How does this change make you feel? 1018 01:12:53,636 --> 01:12:55,503 Unmotivated. 1019 01:12:55,505 --> 01:12:57,472 Irritated. Heavy. 1020 01:12:57,474 --> 01:12:58,506 (SNIFFLES) 1021 01:12:58,508 --> 01:12:59,741 So cliche. 1022 01:12:59,743 --> 01:13:00,775 (GROANS) 1023 01:13:01,511 --> 01:13:02,543 (TAPE WHIRRS) 1024 01:13:03,513 --> 01:13:05,380 And do you walk to work? 1025 01:13:05,382 --> 01:13:10,451 Yeah, I get to help people every day, so, watching them.. 1026 01:13:10,453 --> 01:13:14,155 They... they get to start their lives over, I get to see that. 1027 01:13:14,157 --> 01:13:15,490 It's nice. 1028 01:13:16,092 --> 01:13:18,526 (TAPE WHIRRS) 1029 01:13:18,528 --> 01:13:20,361 Do you know what it is? 1030 01:13:21,297 --> 01:13:23,865 Yeah, pretty much, I.. 1031 01:13:23,867 --> 01:13:26,000 Once it's there, it's there. 1032 01:13:26,002 --> 01:13:27,635 You know, I can't shake it. 1033 01:13:27,637 --> 01:13:29,670 (TAPE WHIRRS) 1034 01:13:29,672 --> 01:13:34,075 I don't feel like my life is written by anything. 1035 01:13:34,077 --> 01:13:36,711 I feel like I make choices all the time. 1036 01:13:38,281 --> 01:13:39,881 What about you? 1037 01:13:39,883 --> 01:13:42,216 How do you trust yourself? 1038 01:13:42,218 --> 01:13:43,618 (TAPE WHIRRS) 1039 01:13:45,155 --> 01:13:48,423 What about you? How would you describe your place? 1040 01:13:48,425 --> 01:13:51,292 - My place? - Yeah, your apartment. 1041 01:13:53,329 --> 01:13:56,330 (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) 1042 01:14:00,236 --> 01:14:03,237 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1043 01:14:07,510 --> 01:14:10,511 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 1044 01:14:15,151 --> 01:14:18,219 (WHIRRING) 1045 01:14:24,060 --> 01:14:25,993 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1046 01:14:42,712 --> 01:14:44,378 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1047 01:14:49,319 --> 01:14:52,320 (TUNING FORK CHIMING) 1048 01:14:57,994 --> 01:15:00,495 (GROANING) 1049 01:15:02,198 --> 01:15:05,199 (CHIMING CONTINUES) 1050 01:15:08,505 --> 01:15:11,506 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 1051 01:15:22,085 --> 01:15:25,086 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 1052 01:15:31,961 --> 01:15:34,529 Jesus, watch where you're going. 1053 01:15:34,531 --> 01:15:35,930 (MUMBLES) 1054 01:15:40,303 --> 01:15:42,303 (CLATTERS) 1055 01:15:43,706 --> 01:15:46,707 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 1056 01:15:48,144 --> 01:15:51,145 (CLATTERING) 1057 01:15:59,822 --> 01:16:02,823 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1058 01:16:11,334 --> 01:16:14,335 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1059 01:16:16,039 --> 01:16:19,106 (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) 1060 01:16:31,688 --> 01:16:33,688 (SIREN BLARING) 1061 01:16:35,325 --> 01:16:38,359 Correctly, but at the wrong time. 1062 01:16:38,361 --> 01:16:40,962 Please briefly describe your situation 1063 01:16:40,964 --> 01:16:42,997 and leave a telephone number. 1064 01:16:42,999 --> 01:16:44,265 (ANSWERING MACHINE BEEPS) 1065 01:16:45,335 --> 01:16:47,969 Hey... Peter. It's me. 1066 01:16:47,971 --> 01:16:49,570 Remember me? 1067 01:16:49,572 --> 01:16:53,374 Um... look, I... I just wanted to call you 1068 01:16:53,376 --> 01:16:57,345 and say sorry for the way things ended. 1069 01:17:00,049 --> 01:17:01,582 I've had some good weeks 1070 01:17:01,584 --> 01:17:06,354 and I just wanted to tell you that... you were right. 1071 01:17:06,356 --> 01:17:08,255 You were right about this place. 1072 01:17:09,525 --> 01:17:11,292 I needed to change something. 1073 01:17:13,062 --> 01:17:16,330 I just needed to get rid of some old things.. 1074 01:17:17,700 --> 01:17:21,202 Stop surrounding myself with the past. 1075 01:17:21,204 --> 01:17:25,506 I just decided to... be easy about it. 1076 01:17:27,276 --> 01:17:29,343 You could do that, too, Peter. 1077 01:17:29,345 --> 01:17:30,845 If you want. 1078 01:17:32,749 --> 01:17:35,349 I know it's your work to, uh 1079 01:17:35,351 --> 01:17:37,284 help people solve their problems 1080 01:17:37,286 --> 01:17:42,023 but the way that you see the world around you.. 1081 01:17:42,025 --> 01:17:46,994 I think that you miss out on connecting yourself. 1082 01:17:49,365 --> 01:17:55,136 Actually... I'm so tired of people telling me 1083 01:17:55,138 --> 01:17:57,772 what they think I should be doing, so.. 1084 01:18:00,243 --> 01:18:01,942 You do what you want. 1085 01:18:10,319 --> 01:18:12,319 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1086 01:18:19,495 --> 01:18:22,496 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1087 01:18:28,071 --> 01:18:31,072 (HIGH-PITCHED RINGING) 1088 01:18:35,078 --> 01:18:37,078 (CHAIR CREAKS) 1089 01:18:43,419 --> 01:18:45,019 (SIGHS) 1090 01:18:57,667 --> 01:18:59,667 (RUMBLING CONTINUES) 1091 01:19:00,937 --> 01:19:03,938 (MELLOW MUSIC) 1092 01:19:06,676 --> 01:19:09,677 (VOCALIZATION) 1093 01:19:33,970 --> 01:19:36,971 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1094 01:19:39,709 --> 01:19:42,710 (VOCALIZATION CONTINUES) 1095 01:20:07,003 --> 01:20:10,004 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1096 01:20:12,742 --> 01:20:15,743 (VOCALIZATION CONTINUES) 1097 01:20:40,036 --> 01:20:43,037 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1098 01:20:45,775 --> 01:20:48,776 (VOCALIZATION CONTINUES) 1099 01:20:52,348 --> 01:20:53,514 (SIGHS) 1100 01:20:55,985 --> 01:20:57,251 Here. 1101 01:21:08,264 --> 01:21:09,797 I called you. 1102 01:21:13,936 --> 01:21:15,636 I listened. 1103 01:21:16,439 --> 01:21:19,506 (VOCALIZATION CONTINUES) 1104 01:21:21,244 --> 01:21:23,377 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1105 01:21:23,379 --> 01:21:24,545 (SOFT CHUCKLE) 1106 01:21:25,815 --> 01:21:26,914 (CHUCKLES) 1107 01:21:51,274 --> 01:21:54,275 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1108 01:22:02,051 --> 01:22:05,052 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1109 01:22:16,899 --> 01:22:18,599 Mm. 1110 01:22:26,309 --> 01:22:29,310 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 1111 01:22:37,820 --> 01:22:39,820 (TUNING FORK CHIMING) 1112 01:22:59,241 --> 01:23:02,242 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 1113 01:23:32,274 --> 01:23:35,275 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1114 01:24:05,307 --> 01:24:08,308 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1115 01:24:38,340 --> 01:24:41,341 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1116 01:25:10,406 --> 01:25:13,407 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 1117 01:25:43,439 --> 01:25:46,440 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1118 01:26:16,839 --> 01:26:19,907 (MUSIC CONTINUES) 1119 01:26:49,939 --> 01:26:52,940 (MUSIC CONTINUES)