Do I actually work here? Nobody knows. Everyone once in a while I’ll fix somebody’s computer or restock the snacks to stay in peoples’ good graces (and so nobody asks too many questions.)
i keep the snacks stocked, fix the temperamental printer, sort out scheduling issues, and discreetly have everyone sign the card for whoever’s birthday is this week. i admire everyone so much but sometimes feel like i should hold back so i don’t distract the star employees from their important tasks
Here it is, folks! Volume I of what could very well be a continuous project. Thank you so much to everyone that submitted - I smiled the entire time I was putting this together. It's best listened to with headphones ☺️
Liner Notes:
This collection of field recordings is a collaborative effort with users of PI.FYI, each of which recorded their own pieces. It features audio from all over the world and exhibits eclectic moments from London Underground commutes to cuckoo bird calls in Dhaka to the sounds of a century-old American diner. Online communities like PI.FYI often represent a diverse set of people, places, and experiences, but together, the submissions form a living collage that highlights the commonalities of modern life - a unifying message for such a tumultuous time. The first track features all of the sounds played at once in an attempt to create an audio snapshot of an online community but in their offline lives. The individual recordings are unedited except for minor gain and compression adjustments for consistency across the collection.
