City soundtracks – New York & Berlin
Can a city have a soundtrack all its own? Of course it can. Turn up the volume and wander the streets of New York and Berlin.
As a provider of much of the technology behind smart cities, Siemens wanted to demonstrate the power of data with an interactive ‘data documentary’. To showcase the insights that data can surface, Siemens did something that had never been done before – bottle and measure the vocal support of 75,000 football fans. By combining an acoustic 3D recording of Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on matchday with millimetre-accurate laser scans of the stadium, Siemens was able to locate sound sources, identify hotspots, and gather data that had previously remained invisible.
The data captured across five matches reveals everything from fans’ reactions to key moments in the game to the most supported players. It also reveals trends between the matches analysed, and even the Social Ripple effect – how global Twitter activity echoes the energy emanating from the stadium.
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Painting with sound
Great work that shows how smart cities and a 3D soundscape can transform the lives of those with sight loss. Hats off to Microsoft, Guide Dogs and Future Cities Catapult.