The sounds captured in the collection of the Empty S Library are a symphony of everyday objects and actions, each one telling a unique story through sound. From the sharp clink of a jar being opened with a knuckle hitting the metal top, to the gentle sc**** of a bottle of water being moved across hard plastic, these sounds transport the listener to a world of quiet moments and subtle details. The squeaking of an empty glass bottle twisting and partially off its nozzle, the echoing clang of a small metal locker closing shut in an empty room - each sound is a piece of the puzzle that brings this library to life.
As you navigate through the recordings, you may find yourself standing in a bustling coffee shop, the Philips Cafe Classic machine hissing and steaming as an empty carafe is taken in and out in a rhythmic series. In the background, the faint ticking of a clock can be heard amidst the distant voices in a Chiang Mai hotel lobby, creating a serene backdrop for the familiar hum of daily life. The hollow sound of an empty wine bottle being struck adds a subtle layer of intrigue to the room tone of an empty warehouse, with distant drips heralding the passing of time in a country house.
The metallic clang of a tin being aggressively tapped and hit creates a jarring contrast to the soft carpet beneath, while the high-pitched ring of a plastic water jug being hit echoes through the room. The empty drop of a paint can, the slamming of a box with a metal doorknob on carpet - each sound adds depth and texture to the atmosphere, making the listener feel as though they are truly in the midst of this empty space. The reverberant opening of a small metal locker in a large room resonates with a sense of anticipation, while the short, sharp sound of an empty package being opened hints at a moment of discovery.
In the midst of the chaos, the neutral room tone of a commercial kitchen provides a calming backdrop, with the subtle hum of activity filling the air. The muted tinkling of a glass bottle's partially off alcohol nozzle, the distant voices and subtle compressor noise in a Bali villa - each sound adds a layer of complexity to the scene, drawing the listener in and inviting them to explore. The metallic clank of a thermos being slid open, the faint activity of plates and cutlery in a crowded Chiang Mai post office - each sound is a piece of a larger puzzle, waiting to be unlocked.
As you listen to the thumping of an empty large box and the distant sound of a fridge being pushed and released from a distance, you can't help but feel a sense of curiosity and wonder. The muted tapping of a tin being hit and tapped from the bottom, the sliding of an empty staple gun - each sound is a small moment of connection to the world around us. From the shaking of a wooden box struggling to be opened to the gentle ring of a plastic water jug being hit, each sound invites you to explore the world of the Empty S Library in all its complexity.