Howdy audio fans,
Our pals at Goethe's Hear Now series are hosting an audio event on Tues Nov 15th (details below) so...you should attend...AND we moved the next DC Listening Lounge so that you can. It's now on:
WEDNESDAY Nov 16th (*note the date is a Wednesday*)
Please bring any combination of audio (limit excerpts to 6min or less), food, drink and friends to share. 

When: WED NOV 16 , 7:30pm-10pm
Address: Bond's Apartment
Blair Mill Road (email for details)
Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Questions: Call Bond at (email for number)
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Other cool audio stuff happening: Get outdoors and start crunching some leaves. 
And....
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NOV 12
From Beth@ Vanalen: Hope you can join for one or both events this Saturday. The events are public programs organized by Van Alen Institute with site-specific artistic interventions including, mixtapes of local histories and multimedia explorations of demographic shifts. Both events are Crossing the Street initiative projects funded by Office of Planning and the Kresge Foundation. Please let me know if you have any questions and hope to see you on Saturday. 

Intersection Mixtape will take place on November 12, 12–3 p.m. at the lot at corner of Bates and North Capitol Streets NW. You will receive a free mixtape (CD!) - this is a sound portrait of the neighborhood! 

https://www.vanalen.org/events/intersection-mixtape/
Playback Your Story will take place on November 12, 4–7 p.m. at Olmsted Green at Gallaudet University at 800 Florida Avenue NE. Enter through the gate across from Union Market on 6 Street NE. https://www.vanalen.org/events/playback-your-story/
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NOV 15
You Are Invited:  Tuesday, November 15, 7 – 8:30 pm
Goethe-Institut, 1990 K St. NW, 20th St. entrance

Takoma Radio Takes to the Air!
Launched on July 16, WOWD-LP (aka Takoma Radio) is sharing Driveway Moments for the first time. WOWD is DC’s latest low-power FM station, broadcasting at 94.3 FM and streaming at TakomaRadio.org. This evening will present news about the station’s progress and how to get involved.

DEC 13
 Guest Sound Artist Dianne Ballon presents Musical Instrument Dreams
 Hear Now, an informal group of local producers and radiophiles, presents cutting-edge listening experiences and discussions as well as a chance to hear what’s going on in public radio across the country and around the world.
No charge. RSVP at www.goetheinstitutwashington.eventbrite.com
Goethe-Institut Washington, 1990 K St. NW, Suite 03 (20th Street entrance) (Metro: Farragut North/West/Foggy Bottom)

OCTOBER LOUNGE HIGHLIGHTS: 
October Lounge
Started things off with introductions and mention of our favorite sources of light. Mickey said campfire, Zach- camera flash, Ross- candles, Elisa- the moon, Kyle- microwaves (with or without tin foil inside), Micah- light off the water, George- the sun, Ben-bio-luminescence of immature-stage lightening bugs (resident entomologist), Kate- frosted globe bulbs, Melanie- light up sneakers, Bobak- neon signs, Jocelyn- 70's lamp from her family's house with an orange bulb, Ari- inner light exuding out.
And with that “brilliance” we moved on to the audio portion of the night- well, actually no. First we were teased with an audio temptation from Mickey who almost played us the hold music from Uber Eats, since he had ordered a pizza to share with the group...but then there was some drama about that so we didn't hear the audio, but we did get the pizza.
Kyle kicked things off with audio from a 2016 summer night in DC's Trinidad neighborhood- featuring 10yr old Donnie on guitar, a neighbor sharpening his knives and other porch-side-sonic delights. This lead to chat about the anti-social nature of air conditioning and the specialness of sonic snapshots as a audio glimpse of a place in time.
Mickey moved us from the stoop to the Sidewalks. Sidewalks is his podcast and he played us a beautiful descriptive episode that was born from a post on Medium and read by Molly Jane Bennett. This lead to some voice coaching tips. 1. have the person read the copy all the way through first at least once. 2. when interrupting try to get them conversational- “imagine what you see at that moment x” 3. try to guide the speaker as if they are a character that an actor is attempting to know and convey.
Elisa shared a clip from a conversation recorded during the 3-day festival “Freedom Sounds” marking the opening of the African American Museum of History and Culture. Artist RhymeFest participated in a panel discussion about the social power of music and his reply to one discussion question seemed to call for sound design- so Elisa generated one and posted it to the Smithonian site. This lead to a vibrant discussion about the ethical editorial choices when working with poetic turns of phrase that may or may not be actually factual (such as saying “Marvin Gaye ended the war in Vietnam”). Disturbing and highly contrasting examples were debated thoughtfully and with humor and the concepts of truth v. truthiness all seemed like a timely precursor to the third Presidential debate which would be airing later that night.
Ross shared a self-made composition from his expanding video game music portfolio and some composer favorites were mentioned later (Disaster Piece, Hyperlift Drifter)as well as reflection on how much activity is too much activity in a video game (when does sound guide and when does it compete?).
Ben shared an audio postcard, somewhat covertly or at least somewhat surreptitiously recorded in the Caribbean across a few different years which was a windy expression of shifting US politics/political influence with the threat of sharp blades nearby.
Zach offered a video game version of the Cars song created using chiptune.
Melanie shared an audio mix that she constructed using the voice memos she commissioned (aka requested) from friends to construct a day out watching the Cubs (this was before the Cubs won the World Series!). Which lead to a chat about the value of anonymously uploading sounds both silly and/or innocent and revealing secrets.
And Jocelyn created a compelling new sound design for the opening of the third and final Presidential debate – a live mix, using only sounds recorded at the 2016 NEA Heritage Awards concert. Highlights included an Irish reel, Alaskan three part vocal harmony and some well-timed aching Native American hand crafted flute.
If only the night had ended there- but instead many of us stuck around the watch the third Presidential debate. Thanks so much Mickey for hosting.
Everyone- get to the voting booths!
See you in November the next DC Listening Lounge (which is not on election day).

Many of us are getting excited to flee the political atmosphere and head to Chicago for Third Coast Audio Festival. 

DC Listening Lounge will proudly be showcasing work from the 2016 Sound Scene. Keep an ear tuned to, and eye out for, "Simon Sings," by DCLL member Will Mitchell at the conference. If you're there- come by and make some music.

The next DCLL meeting will be held at Bond's apartment in Silver Spring on Tuesday November 15th at 7:30-10pm.

Please bring any combination of audio (limit excerpts to 6min or less), food, drink and friends to share. 

Address: (email for additional details)
Blair Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD, 20910
Directions from Bond (Metro/North Entrance):From Silver Spring Metro (Red line) get off the south exit and walk pass the NOAA building. After crossing the street (MD-410 E) keep going straight until you reach a parking lot. Then take a left and go pass the Giant. You'll find my apartment building's north entrance to your right across the parking lot. You can't miss it.

Directions (Bus/South Entrance):

Take S2 to the Eastern Av & Blair Mill Rd stop, then walk 3 minutes east up Blair Mill Rd. South entrance will be to your left.

You can also take S4 to the 16th St & Portal Dr (So) stop (although it's a further walk). From there, walk south and take your first left onto Roxanna Rd NW followed by another left when you hit Northgate Rd. Keep going up Northgate Rd until it turns into Blair Mill Rd and walk an additional 3 minutes until you reach the south entrance to your left.

Upon arrival please call me at the following number so I can buzz you in. (email for number)

Some gigs you might want to consider:
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A China-based correspondent to cover a three-year expatriate assignment... We're looking for someone who can tell compelling stories of how China's economy works and how it's transforming, along with how China's economy intersects with the rest of the global economy.
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Questions? Interested? Feel free to contact me at [email protected].
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Our team is looking to hire an additional reporter and producer. These are both full-time, temporary positions with benefits and competitive salaries, that will last for the duration of the first season (32 weeks).
Both positions can be performed remotely (i.e. wherever you are currently based). We might favor candidates in the New York and Boston areas.
You do NOT have to be a huge sports fan to be considered for these positions. It's more important that you have strong storytelling skills and be passionate about long-form audio. You just shouldn't, you know, actively HATE sports.
We are looking to hire both positions quickly, so if you are interested, please apply soon! The application is here.