
Busker Du
John Schimmel, Ryan Holsopple, David Maccarella
Busker Dial Up (Du) is a recording service for subway and street buskers. The service allows for buskers and spectators to call up and have the performance recorded. Busker Du will record 3 minutes of audio and hang-up the phone automatically. The audio recorded is then sent to the blog, which is also available as a Podcast.
call 1 (646) 862-7829
Classes
Producing Participatory Media
Keywords
street performance, podcast, payphone, subway
Description
Busking is the practice of performing in public places to receive donations of money. Walking through New York City, buskers create the sounds and feeling of a daily commute. Tourists also appreciate the unique experience of watching buskers perform.
With an existing payphone and cellular network available the audio created by street and subway performers can be recorded, distributed and archived easily on the Internet.
With an existing payphone and cellular network available the audio created by street and subway performers can be recorded, distributed and archived easily on the Internet.
Additional Documents
- Busker at 34th street - Main Image