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As part of his sound installation Buildings [New York], artist Francisco López recorded ambient nighttime noise in the World Trade Center between January and March 2001. The piece, commissioned by Creative Time, was exhibited in the Brooklyn Bridge…

As part of his sound installation Buildings [New York], artist Francisco López recorded ambient nighttime noise in the World Trade Center between January and March 2001. The piece, commissioned by Creative Time, was exhibited in the Brooklyn Bridge…

Francisco Lopez introduces himself as a nomad sound artist and describes his project "Buildings [New York]" which includes audio recorded at the World Trade Center.

Francisco Lopez recounts his experience visiting the World Trade Center discussing its sheer enormity. He further details the process of exploring a building, and searching for the perfect locations to record to find the proper sound environment.

Artist Francisco Lopez discusses the recording methods and challenges of recording ambient sounds within large buildings. He believes when recording you are facing the reality of the world through a filter: the microphone.

Artist Francisco Lopez's explains his philosophy about his art and music. He discusses how his art effects him, spiritually and physically and how much he values art/music that isn't rushed.

Fred Abt, the former owner of Derf Radio on Hudson Street, knew merchants on Radio Row. He moved when the WTC was built, but his sons, Alan and Daniel, still have a business in New Rochelle.

In 1982, radio producer Lou Giansante recorded a number of interviews with people at the World Trade Center. Here, he speaks with a French couple.

Ken Ellens shares memories from his son Gabe's first visit to the twin towers. He also talks about his son's reaction on September 11th.

Gary Stephan talks about the barges that are being filled with the debris from the WTC. When the material hits the barges, there's a droning noise, a kind of drum roll.

Boston resident Genevieve Carroll remembers the sounds of the WTC elevators and anxiety she could hear in the voices of people from different countries as the elevators went up.

Amateur rock climber George Willig scaled the south tower in 1977. He was arrested when he reached the top, but his stunt generated such a positive response that the city only fined him $1.10--a penny for each story he climbed. This clip includes…

Down Town Glee Club president Jerry Osterberg talks about rehearsing at Trinity Church. On 9/11, he spent time tracking down club members.

Radio producer Ginger Miles, who lives next to Ground Zero, has been making an audio diary. She talks about the confusion of reporting and experiencing the event.
With funding from the New York Council for Humanities.

Radio producer Ginger Miles, whose home is in Lower Manhattan, weaves together interviews with neighbors from her building.
With funding from the New York Council for Humanities.

In the spring of 1999, Jerry Osterberg's glee club practiced one of their songs at the Trinity Church, just around the corner from the WTC.

Jeff Cashdollar recorded Glenn Branca performing with a 100-guitar ensemble at the WTC plaza three weeks before September 11.

Jim Gladman and Jeff Cashdollar made this recording of the premier of Glenn Branca's "Hallucination City." It was one of the last performances to take place at the WTC complex. It featured 100 electric guitars and 20 electric basses and a drummer.…

Grace Bollmann recalls her visit to the WTC as a teenager, with her family, in the 80's. She describes how it was to look up at the twin towers and the awe and appreciation she felt in that moment.

Greg Miller offers to share his video footage of the Twin Towers on 9/11.