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Artist Francisco Lopez recounts what happened to him on 9/11 and the impact of terrorism has had on him in Spain, and now the world. He then remembers working at the World Trade Center. He thinks about the effect the event has had on the meaning of…

Francico Lopez discusses the many definitions and concepts of music, and the limits of perception within his music and the sounds all around us in the world.

Artist Francisco Lopez remarks about how his work becomes his universe, and recounts the positive reaction he has gotten from people. He relays how most people don't even understand that these sounds he is recording exist because they are merely your…

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.

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's commentary and explanation about the noises and sounds he recorded within buildings. He discusses the potential of machines and the sounds of buildings, and views these sounds as physiological components to a much larger…

Helen tells the story of her recovery as a widow of a victim of terrorism. She celebrated her rise above trajedy with a party at Windows on the World, only to experience disaster again when 9/11 took the life of her acquaintence Jackie Sayegh.

Tim offers FDNY radio tapes from 9/11. His wife's brother was a firefighter who died during the collapse of the south tower. You can hear his voice on the tape.

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.

Ruth Anne Kocour describes her experience watching George Bush's "War on Terrorism" speech in a village in Northern Thailand.

Pia Lindman was an artist in the "New Views" program at the World Financial Center October 30, 2002 throiugh January 17, 2003. Her sound installation "Bridge" was located on the pedestrian bridge between 1 and 2 WFC, a space from which one could see…

Scott Williams was in a mental hospital on 9/11. He talks about how he felt that day and how discouraged he feels about the current situation.

Jay worked as an intern in the WTC at age 16. He reflects on what it felt like to be there and how that experience impacted his life.

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

Alan worked the overnight shift for American Express/Shearson financial on the 103rd floor of the WTC in the early 80's. He describes some of the experiences he had during those off hours and shares some of his memories of the building.

David shares a song he was inspired to write back in 1974 after Phillipe Petit's great feat at the World Trade Center. He shares his thoughts and the lyrics to his song.

Jeffrey describes his experience on the morning of 9/11; riding towards the wreckage and taking photos. He recalls how the events sunk in over the course of the day.

Jenn and Kevin McCoy were artists in residence at WTC's World Views program through LMCC and Thundergulch. They thought of the WTC as the perfect set for their project "Airworld" which plays upon corporate culture. The McCoys set up their studio on…

Here is the introduction of Joellyn Duesberry, an artist in residence in the World Views program 1998-99. on the 91st fl.

Ginny has a cassette tape from a meeting in a neighboring skyscraper during the attacks. She describes the contents of the tape.