BEDLAM (ˈbɛdləm)
 -n 1. a noisy confused place or situation.
City Sonic – by KPCC
LI No. BDLM02012.02-0007

City Sonic from KPCC on Vimeo.

"LA is loud. Cars roar, helicopters buzz, waves crash and (occasionally) subways rumble. Instead of muffling the noise out, Alex Braidwood decided to tune in."

Video by Mae Ryan

Music
Revolving Record Loop by Matthew Aguilez

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