What the author mentions in the passage: “Every noise has a tone, sometimes even a chord that dominates the set of these irregular vibrations.” I really liked it. Referring to noise as a musical element, although it usually produces chaotic noise, it has its structure, tone, and character, since most of us think of noise as a random set of frequencies without a tonal center. However, when we listen more closely, we can notice its tonal quality, rhythmic patterns, and its resonance. It can be considered music, since when certain frequencies dominate or resonate more strongly, they create a perceptible tone or even a harmonic texture. Like when fan blades, rotating at constant speeds, can create harmonic overtones. Therefore, depending on the speed and frequency, they can manipulate the tone, turning a chaotic noise into something melodic. However, at the same time, it is unpredictable and non- repetitive because it is difficult to make that same noise sound the same compared to musical elements from traditional instruments. Therefore, challenging the listener to think beyond traditional instruments, this track makes listening an active and creative process, rather than accepting noise as meaningless, encouraging us to tune in and find beauty or meaning in it.
For the second part, I chose “Altavoz del frente” – Unión Radio, not because I like or dislike it, but I find a noise in the audio that I find interesting and I can use it to relate to what I had read in the reading “The Art of Noises” since the clip was recorded during the Spanish Civil War and the noise is heard like that of a walkie talkie. This device transmits delayed or sharp sounds in certain situations, which interrupts the speaker, which is a bit annoying since in important situations it is difficult to understand what they are saying. However, speaking of noises that can be turned into a melody, when listening closely, the device produces a high-pitched and annoying noise or squeal that adds a voice filter to the speaker. In addition, this noise has as a background droplets of rain falling on a plastic or glass surface. This has certain patterns and rhythms that create a melody and contribute as a background sound for the person who is speaking. Therefore, I would say that the noise produced by the walkie talkie would be musical art.