Description:
Donostia Noise is a collaborative book and audio-CD project that investigates the acoustic environment of Donostia – San Sebastián. Originating from a series of workshops led by researchers and sound artists like Jose Luis Espejo, Mikel R. Nieto, and Xabier Erkizia, the book delves into the city’s sonic identity. It challenges traditional views of what constitutes “noise” in today’s cultural and urban context.
The Book features essays, documentation, and critical reflections on urban listening. It examines the sounds of the city not just as background elements, but as indicators of social dynamics, urban planning, and daily human activity.
The Audio CD contains a collection of field recordings and soundscapes captured across different locations in San Sebastián. These tracks invite the listener to experience the city’s auditory landscape—from its bustling streets and architectural echoes to its quiet or over-present zones—offering an immersive way to “read” the city through sound.