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New App Encourages Sound Exploration in Albany, NY     As the popularity of augmented reality rises, two local artists are capitalizing on the trend with "Listening Here," an app encouraging users to take out their earbuds and focus on the soundscape surrounding them. A launch party will be held Friday, September 1 at 6:00 PM at Albany Center Gallery (488 Broadway), when visitors can try out the web app, join artist led listening tours, and take part in interviews on the sounds of Albany.

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Listening Here: Albany NY. A mobile web-app for mindful listening and creative engagement with the sounds around you. The sounds and locations featured are inspired by input from people who live in, work in, or visit Albany, NY. Launch: Friday, September 1, 2017, 6-8pm at Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, Albany, NY 12208. Events: Saturday, October 7, 2017, 3-5pm at the Opalka Gallery, 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208. Friday, October 13, 2017, 7-11pm at the Albany Barn, 56 2nd St, Albany, NY 12210.

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  • An image of a hand holding up a smart-phone running the Listening Here: Albany app. The instruction is "Listen for a sound you've never heard before." and it is accompanied by a picture of an ear with a soundwave going into it.
    Photo by
    Rose Mitchell-Tenerowicz
  • An image over someone's shoulder of a hand holding a smart-phone running the Listening Here: Albany app. The instruction is "Listen for a sound you've never heard before." and it is accompanied by a picture of an ear with a soundwave going into it.
    Photo by
    Rose Mitchell-Tenerowicz
  • Stephanie Loveless sitting on a bench in a downtown area. She is holding a smart-phone running the Listening Here: Albany app. The instruction is "Listen for a sound you've never heard before." and it is accompanied by a picture of an ear with a soundwave going into it.
    Photo by
    Rose Mitchell-Tenerowicz
  • Cristyn Magnus in front of a brick wall, looking into the distance.
    Photo by
    Stephanie Loveless

Creators

“Listening Here” is by Stephanie Loveless and Cristyn Magnus.

For more information on other contributors go to our Credits page.

Sponsors

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Website Design by: Jake Hoffman